Pilot Debrief

AVIAT Husky near Greenfield, IN — 2009-06-23

Final reportCEN09CA420
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Date
2009-06-23
Location
Greenfield, IN, USA
Airport
MQJ
Aircraft
AVIAT Husky
Registration
N263AL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from Runway 25, and the winds were from 050 degrees at 3 knots. He reported that a wind gust lifted the right wing and the airplane veered off the runway. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane spun around. The wing sustained substantial damage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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