Pilot Debrief

Phantom Aeronautics X1 near Trinity, NC — 2022-11-27

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Date
2022-11-27
Location
Trinity, NC, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Phantom Aeronautics X1
Registration
N5205A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines and trees.

NTSB narrative

The noncertificated pilot described that on the day of the accident flight, he thought that the winds were gusting to about 30 knots. Shortly after takeoff from the private airstrip he reported that he lost control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind. The airplane subsequently contacted power lines and came to rest in trees, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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