Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 11, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA366
Location
Derby, KS
Event ID
20230817192892
Coordinates
37.565389, -97.174611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MCWILLIAMS MICHAEL W
Address
6840 S MARK TWAIN DR
City
DERBY
State / Zip Code
KS 67037-4101
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# CEN23LA366