Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 7, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA111
Location
West Middlesex, PA
Event ID
20060607X00694
Coordinates
41.165279, -80.502502
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registration
UNREG
Make
QUICKSILVER
Serial Number
UNKNOWN
Model / ICAO
GT-400
Analysis
The non-certificated pilot/owner took off in the unregistered "ultralight type" airplane from a grass airstrip. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted right and impacted trees, then the ground. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated "better takeoff technique by staying closer to [the runway] centerline."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA111