Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20LA324
Location
Lake Abert, OR
Event ID
20200930102061
Coordinates
42.661111, -120.229720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RIVERS END RANCH LLC
Address
PO BOX 745
City
LAKEVIEW
State / Zip Code
OR 97630-0029
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from a private dirt strip, the left wing was substantially damaged when it impacted a truck parked alongside of the runway. The pilot reported that it was dusk and he “just didn’t see the truck.” The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot reported that there were no 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# WPR20LA324