N771RGMULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-72022-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7S/N: 70746

Summary

On November 09, 2022, a Mulholland Robert A VANS RV-7 (N771RG) was involved in an incident near Englewood, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N771RG.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA032
Location
Englewood, CO
Event ID
20221109106271
Coordinates
39.571064, -104.841610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MULHOLLAND ROBERT A
Serial Number
70746
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
VANS RV-7

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MULHOLLAND ROBERT A
Address
5698 W EUCLID PL
Status
Deregistered
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
CO 80123-6877
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# CEN23LA032