N801RA

Substantial
Minor

AVIAT A1S/N: 3169

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 10, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA247
Location
Etna, WY
Event ID
20250811200758
Coordinates
43.083515, -111.031750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s premature rotation at insufficient airspeed during takeoff to avoid an unexpected animal on the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive brake application.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT
Serial Number
3169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1C-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PRIVATE CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC
Address
PO BOX 418
City
BOYNTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33425-0418
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# WPR25LA247