N79ZT

Substantial
Minor

DENNIS T KIRBY/MICHAEL B KIRBY MURPHY REBELS/N: MAM-198

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA175
Location
Edgewood, NM
Event ID
20240604194393
Coordinates
35.094611, -106.164550
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 improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DENNIS T KIRBY/MICHAEL B KIRBY
Serial Number
MAM-198
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
MURPHY REBELFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
MURPHY REBEL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KIRBY DENNIS T
Address
13 CHACO LP
City
SANDIA PARK
State / Zip Code
NM 87047
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# WPR24LA175