Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR22LA052

Fairfield, UT, USA

Aircraft #1

N151YZ

BAGLEY CURTIS LYNN RANS S-6S COYOTE II

Analysis

The pilot in the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff with a crosswind, the airplane veered left off the runway. The pilot attempted to regain directional control however the airplane subsequently ground looped. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a right crosswind.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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