Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 20, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA138
Location
Erie, CO
Event ID
20130122X43209
Coordinates
40.009998, -105.047775
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
53U AVIATION LLC
Address
278 AERO LN
City
BIGFORK
State / Zip Code
MT 59911-6521
Country
United States
Analysis
During the takeoff roll from runway 15, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the left. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer and firewall were substantially damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 080 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 22 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA138