Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 7, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA278
Location
Nervino, CA
Event ID
20130618X82507
Coordinates
39.817779, -120.351669
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 decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAVIS AERO LLC
Address
1082 FLUME RD
City
INCLINE VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
NV 89451-9307
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll from the grass area between the runway and the taxiway, a rock was thrown up by the large bush wheels installed on the airplane and it impacted the left horizontal stabilizer which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA278