Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR11CA028
Location
Wells, NV
Event ID
20101025X42125
Coordinates
41.117221, -114.922225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
Bradley Darrin (Brad) MacDonald
Address
PO Box 24
City
Bentley
State / Zip Code
Alberta T0C0J-0
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report that during the takeoff roll the airplane had reached about 60 miles per hour (mph) when it departed the left side of the runway and the tail struck an object, substantially damaging the left side horizontal stabilizer. The pilot proceeded to taxi the airplane back to the terminal and tie it down. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA028