Accident Details
Date
Monday, February 26, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA070
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20070327X00333
Coordinates
33.688331, -112.081665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The fact that the pilot had only two hours total time in this make and model aircraft was a factor in the accident.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
Sonex Waiex
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
WAIEX
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BEVILACQUA MICHAEL A
Address
3651 KEOGH DR
City
SPARKS
State / Zip Code
NV 89431-1237
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing roll in the tail wheel equipped Light Sport Aircraft, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and the aircraft departed the side of the runway and struck a runway identification sign. At the time of the accident, the pilot had a total of 2 hours flying experience in this make and model aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA070