Summary
On May 21, 2023, a Cubcrafters CCX-2300 (N668LD) was involved in an incident near Spanish Fork, UT. 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: The pilot's decision to attempt an unfamiliar takeoff technique, his failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff, and his subsequent decision to retract flaps at a low altitude, which resulted in a descent into a building.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N668LD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to attempt an unfamiliar takeoff technique, his failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff, and his subsequent decision to retract flaps at a low altitude, which resulted in a descent into a building.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA194