N151GHESQUAL VM12024-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ESQUAL VM1S/N: 51

Summary

On August 27, 2024, a Esqual VM1 (N151GH) was involved in an incident near Oshkosh, WI. All 2 people 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 premature rotation during takeoff which resulted in the airplane settling back to the runway and the subsequent separation of the left wheel.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA330. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N151GH.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA330
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Event ID
20240829195020
Coordinates
43.984371, -88.557042
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff which resulted in the airplane settling back to the runway and the subsequent separation of the left wheel.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ESQUAL
Serial Number
51
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
VM1FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ESQUAL VM-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHITING NATHANAEL J
Address
812 LEATZOW RD
City
THREE LAKES
State / Zip Code
WI 54562-9313
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# CEN24LA330