N947RCJ&J Ultralights Sea-Wing2020-11-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

J&J Ultralights Sea-WingS/N: SWJ583604038

Summary

On November 22, 2020, a J&j Ultralights Sea-Wing (N947RC) was involved in an accident near Placida, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N947RC.

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
Make
J&J ULTRALIGHTS
Serial Number
SWJ583604038
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
Sea-WingAC4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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