Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 29, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA151
Location
Eloy, AZ
Event ID
20140330X00518
Coordinates
32.803890, -111.585281
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 maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KIGER LANCE
Address
37244 MINDY WAY AVE
City
PRAIRIEVILLE
State / Zip Code
LA 70769-4490
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was practicing off airport landings and takeoffs. After the fifth landing, which was intended as a touch and go, he powered up for takeoff, lost directional control, and the airplane ground-looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar, and left elevator. 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# WPR14CA151