On September 30, 1993, a Cryder RV-6 (registration N607DC) operated by Oris D. Cryder was involved in an aviation accident near Ely, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A tire blowout on the left main landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and colliding with a sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot aborted takeoff after the left main landing gear tire blew out during the ground roll, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and strike a sign.
What happened
During the takeoff phase, the pilot experienced a failure of the left main landing gear tire while accelerating down the runway. The event occurred during the ground roll portion of the departure sequence.
Upon detecting the tire blowout, the pilot immediately reduced engine power to abort the takeoff. The loss of directional control caused the airplane to veer off the paved surface and enter an adjacent gravel area. While exiting the runway environment, the aircraft collided with a runway sign located near the edge of the pavement.
The runway involved in the incident measured 5998 feet in length and 150 feet in width. No further details regarding injuries or specific damage extent were provided in the source narrative.
Probable cause
A tire blowout on the left main landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and colliding with a sign.