# NTSB CEN12CA201: Joy Vans RV-6, N589M, McKinney, TX, March 24, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 24, 2012, 15:10 local (20:10 UTC) - Place: McKinney, TX - Coordinates: 33.177776, -96.590278 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.1778&lon=-96.5903&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 21, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA Dallas FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 83217 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12CA201 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/83217/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83217 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA201 ## Probable cause The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: fence/fence post](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 313 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022047/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Takeoff-rejected takeoff: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Joy VANS RV-6, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=05621M8), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that the tailwheel-equipped airplane started to veer to the left as he started the takeoff roll. He brought the tail up and applied a “little” right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left, the pilot applied full right rudder, and the airplane hit the edge of the runway. The pilot continued the takeoff with full power, but it became apparent that the airplane did not have enough airspeed for liftoff. He reduced the throttle to idle, but the airplane hit a construction flag barrier pole and concrete drainage pipes that were being installed between the new and existing runways. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane started to veer to the left as he started the takeoff roll. He brought the tail up and applied a “little” right rudder. The airplane continued to veer to the left and he applied full right rudder when it hit the edge of the runway. He kept full power in until it became apparent that he did not have enough airspeed for liftoff. He pulled the throttle to idle, but the airplane hit a construction flag barrier pole and concrete drainage pipes, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N589M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N589M-2018-01-05), registration cancelled 2018-01-05, S/N 23613 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: JOY AVIATION LTD VANS RV-6 - Registry model: [Joy VANS RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/joy-vans-rv-6) (registry code 05621M8) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 23613 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-D2J 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler - Registered owner: Michael D Butler and Judith K Butler - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: TKI, McKinney, TX - Destination: ETN, Eastland, TX - Airport: TKI, Collin County Regional, runway 17, 7,001 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 348 total, 35 in this make and model, 22 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20120324003729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120324003729A), Mar 24, 2012: Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6, Mckinney, TX, Substantial damage. On March 24, 2012, about 1510 central daylight time, a vans RV-6, N589M, departed the left side of runway 17 during takeoff at Collin County Regional Airport… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 23, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83217. 1.2 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40365528&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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