Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA453
Location
Ellinwood, KS
Event ID
20130801X45415
Coordinates
38.372776, -98.598609
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 failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BOISSELLE JOE C
Address
14938 FORT RD
City
WHITE SWAN
State / Zip Code
WA 98952-9787
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The airplane encountered soft ground conditions when it reached the shoulder of the runway. The airplane went into the adjoining field and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before 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# CEN13CA453