Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA371
Location
Rossville, TN
Event ID
20250930201749
Coordinates
35.173016, -89.561237
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 failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# ERA25LA371