N371WBBRANDT STIRLING D WAIEX-B2024-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BRANDT STIRLING D WAIEX-BS/N: WXB0037

Summary

On September 10, 2024, a Brandt Stirling D WAIEX-B (N371WB) was involved in an incident near Stratford, CT. 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 direction control of the airplane during a takeoff in crosswind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA378. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N371WB.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA378
Location
Stratford, CT
Event ID
20240911195101
Coordinates
41.163481, -73.126176
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 direction control of the airplane during a takeoff in crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BRANDT STIRLING D
Serial Number
WXB0037
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
WAIEX-BKR2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
WAIEX-B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRANDT STIRLING D
Address
44 BROOKFIELD AVE
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
CT 06825-1910
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# ERA24LA378