Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 22, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA051
Location
Placida, FL
Event ID
20201123102329
Coordinates
26.858904, -82.250228
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N947RC
Make
J&J ULTRALIGHTS
Serial Number
SWJ583604038
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
398 BAYTREE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ROTONDA WEST
State / Zip Code
FL 33947-3807
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# ERA21LA051