Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 4, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA217
Location
Defuniak Springs, FL
Event ID
20230504107814
Coordinates
30.733363, -86.155192
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WHITMORE ALLEN R
Address
6650 POSSUM RIDGE RD
City
CRESTVIEW
State / Zip Code
FL 32539-9133
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# ERA23LA217