Final 1 minor Sep 28, 2025

N888WV accident at Rossville, TN

North American T-6G — Runway excursion at 7TN4 (Rossville, TN)

DateSep 28, 2025
Tail numberN888WV
AircraftNorth American T-6G · North American Harvard · T6
Location7TN4 — Rossville, TN
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA371

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.

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