N675LFDEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82A2024-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82AS/N: PG675

Summary

On April 10, 2024, a Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N675LF) was involved in an incident near Council Bluffs, IA. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N675LF.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA154
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Event ID
20240410194071
Coordinates
41.260906, -95.757173
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 during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
PG675
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
TIGER MOTH DH 82ADH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
TIGER MOTH DH 82A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUED JOHN FREDERICK
Address
13712 WILLIAMSBURG DR
City
BELLEVUE
State / Zip Code
NE 68123-6815
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# CEN24LA154