Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA470
Location
Cubero, NM
Event ID
20110711X51908
Coordinates
35.359722, -107.234443
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 attain rotation speed prior to takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N377JG
Make
RANS
Serial Number
0206428
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Analysis
The pilot was taking off from the remote dirt airstrip with a slight downhill slope and a slight tail wind. The pilot stated that he rotated too soon and the airspeed was too slow. He lost control immediately after liftoff and the airplane struck a fence, flipped inverted and struck terrain. There was substantial damage to the wing spar and wing strut. The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA470