Summary
On June 23, 2009, a Aviat Husky (N263AL) was involved in an incident near Greenfield, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA420. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N263AL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA420