Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA054
Location
Fowlerville, MI
Event ID
20151119X24130
Coordinates
42.718612, -84.062225
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 pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PADISAK MICHAEL
Address
11428 SOUTH VIEW PL
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 49686-9232
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while practicing landings in gusty wind conditions, the airplane inadvertently became airborne during the takeoff roll, the airplane descended back to the runway, and impacted terrain.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA054