At 1130 eastern time, an amateur-built RV-6A flipped over during an aborted takeoff from Malcolm McKinnon Airport. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot said the right control stick was secured with the passenger seat belt, acting as a gust lock. He took off without removing the belt from the stick.
June 11, St. Simons Island, Ga. / Vans RV-6A
At 1130 eastern time, an amateur-built RV-6A flipped over during an aborted takeoff from Malcolm McKinnon Airport. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot said the right control stick was secured with the passenger seat belt, acting as a gust lock. He took off without removing the belt from the stick....
Key Takeaways:
- An amateur-built RV-6A aircraft flipped during an aborted takeoff at Malcolm McKinnon Airport, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot.
- The incident was caused by the pilot's failure to remove the passenger seat belt, which was securing the right control stick as a gust lock, prior to takeoff.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
