RV6 - aircraft down - Preliminary Report - N111XF

[A2022]

well, it can be windy at Moriarty NM at times. I've been there when it was blowing hard, years ago. he is listed by the news reporter to be critical but stable condition. by this ASN report, he received minor injuries. he may have bumped his head. just goes to show that a loss of control on takeoff can put you in the hospital. really mind he wind upon takeoff if it is from the left-hand side. if the wind is really strong from the left-hand side upon takeoff, you may need some right brake to keep it straight until you gain speed. do whatever it takes to keep it straight.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/349567

An experimental Van's RV-6, amateur built by Thomas G. Bender, experienced a runway excursion during a takeoff attempt at Moriarty Municipal Airport (0E0), Moriarty, New Mexico. The sole pilot onboard sustained minor injuries and the aircraft received substantial damage.

[A2022]

well, at least turn the boost pump ON for takeoff and keep it straight. don't fumble for switches during the takeoff.

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/ ... 193599/pdf

On January 2, 2024, at 1030 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-6, N111XF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moriarty, New Mexico. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the airplane was operating normally through preflight and initial takeoff. Shortly after becoming airborne, and still over the runway, the engine began to “stutter” and lose power. The pilot turned on the electric fuel pump, but the engine did not respond. During the forced landing that followed, the airplane exited the runway and the landing gear collapsed, substantially damaging the fuselage. The airplane was retained for further examination.