N38LWCUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-1602021-03-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160S/N: CC11-00185

Summary

On March 11, 2021, a Cubcrafters INC CC11-160 (N38LW) was involved in an accident near Arlington, AZ. 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’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38LW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 11, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA129
Location
Arlington, AZ
Event ID
20210315102755
Coordinates
33.196860, -112.771010
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’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CUBCRAFTERS INC
Serial Number
CC11-00185
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
CC11-160
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC11-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MURPHY RYAN P
Address
1620 S CITY VIEW TRL
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
AZ 86303-7804
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# WPR21LA129