Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot was making a full stop when the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot said this wasn't unusual for the airplane and he attempted to correct the excursion with additional power to “prop wash” the airplane back to the left. The action failed. The pilot then decided to add full power and take off. The pilot was never able to completely regain control of the airplane and it collided with a tree off the left side of the runway. The left wing, left main landing gear, and the propeller showed substantial damage. A post-accident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA383