Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA420

Greenfield, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N263AL

AVIAT Husky

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from Runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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