Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA244
Location
Ellicott, CO
Event ID
20240701194578
Coordinates
38.874031, -104.408930
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 decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RITTER DOUGLAS D
Address
2201 CONSTELLATION DR
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80906-1111
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# CEN24LA244