N440BSTHATCHER CX42024-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

THATCHER CX4S/N: 440

Summary

On April 30, 2024, a Thatcher CX4 (N440BS) was involved in an accident near Rowley, UT. 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 directional control during the takeoff roll.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N440BS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA143
Location
Rowley, UT
Event ID
20240506194217
Coordinates
40.900500, -112.733000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THATCHER
Serial Number
440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
CX4CX4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
THATCHER CX4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WAGNER JEFFREY C
Address
PO BOX 291
City
PARIS
State / Zip Code
ID 83261-0291
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# WPR24LA143