Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA217
Location
Cedar City, UT
Event ID
20170405X64616
Coordinates
37.701946, -113.098052
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FUNK AEROPLANE CO
Address
4601 BREWER PL
City
LEAVENWORTH
State / Zip Code
KS 66048-5068
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane started to veer left. As he recovered, the airplane "violently" turned to the right and exited the runway. He reduced the engine power and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA217