Pilot Debrief

CANO DAVE AVID FLYER MKIV near Smithville, TN — 2011-08-20

Final reportERA11CA478
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Date
2011-08-20
Location
Smithville, TN, USA
Airport
0A3
Aircraft
CANO DAVE AVID FLYER MKIV
Registration
N52CH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he became distracted during the takeoff roll when the airplane's door came open. When he reached to close the door the airplane veered left and subsequently departed the runway. The airplane impacted a berm off the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents2

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