N872UEPober Pixie2022-10-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Pober PixieS/N: 001

Summary

On October 11, 2022, a Pober Pixie (N872UE) was involved in an accident near Sterling, CO. 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 control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA013. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N872UE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA013
Location
Sterling, CO
Event ID
20221013106122
Coordinates
40.361562, -103.155540
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 control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
POBER
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
PixieFK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
17393 US HIGHWAY 138
Status
Deregistered
City
JULESBURG
State / Zip Code
CO 80737-9712
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# CEN23LA013