Pilot Debrief

Fisher FP 202 KOALA near Erwin, NC — 2019-11-14

Final reportGAA20CA087
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Date
2019-11-14
Location
Erwin, NC, USA
Airport
HRJ
Aircraft
Fisher FP 202 KOALA
Registration
N47CV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while taking off, the airplane bounced, veered right, exited the runway, and impacted vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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