Pilot Debrief

Vans VANS ACFT RV 6 near Culpepper, VA — 2019-06-14

Final reportGAA19CA351
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Date
2019-06-14
Location
Culpepper, VA, USA
Airport
CJR
Aircraft
Vans VANS ACFT RV 6
Registration
N696SH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust, so she added more aileron input to counteract it, but the "gust died down." The airplane then fishtailed, so she attempted to abort the takeoff by reducing power and applying brakes, but the airplane veered right. Despite applying brakes to stop the veer, the left wing settled to the ground, and the airplane came to a stop at the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing aft spar and engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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