Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 8, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA095
Location
New Smyrna Bch., FL
Event ID
20080321X00363
Coordinates
29.055555, -80.948890
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 takeoff. Contributing was the crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CHUPP DERRICK
City
TUNAS
State / Zip Code
MO
Country
United States
Analysis
During takeoff with a crosswind from the left side of the airplane, the pilot of an amateur built, tailwheel equipped, Waiex held "left aileron into the wind." The left wing then "lifted up," the airplane veered to the left, and the pilot reduced engine power to idle. The airplane; however, continued to veer to the left. It then exited the left side of the runway into the grass, and struck a runway marker damaging the left wing and propeller.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA095