Summary
On September 26, 2023, a Dorr Dan W SEQUOIA F.8L FALCO (N708WC) was involved in an accident near Sanford, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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 airplane control after an engine access cover opened during the initial climb.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA379. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N708WC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an engine access cover opened during the initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA379