Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 26, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA107
Location
Wikieup, AZ
Event ID
20140129X53958
Coordinates
34.439167, -113.488891
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
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 maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2594V
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18239
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LOGSDON JAMES B
Address
3806 LIGHTHOUSE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE HAVASU CITY
State / Zip Code
AZ 86406-6436
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a private dirt runway, the main wheel landing gear struck a dirt berm. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and a postaccident fire ensued, which consumed the fuselage and inboard portion of both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# WPR14CA107