N41LRRhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby2020-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Rhoads, Larry E Sopwith BabyS/N: 001

Summary

On May 19, 2020, a Rhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby (N41LR) was involved in an incident near Lee's Summit, MO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41LR.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA184
Location
Lee's Summit, MO
Event ID
20200519X04334
Coordinates
38.959720, -94.373886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RHOADS, LARRY E
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
Sopwith BabyFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SOPWITH BABY

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EMERALD HILLS FARM LLC
Address
1105 BARRON RD
City
RAYMORE
State / Zip Code
MO 64083-9638
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA184