Pilot Debrief

ONEAL J R/ONEAL R C EDI EXPRESS near Tracy, CA — 2023-04-24

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Date
2023-04-24
Location
Tracy, CA, USA
Airport
TCY
Aircraft
ONEAL J R/ONEAL R C EDI EXPRESS
Registration
N92734
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted to the left and he corrected with right brake input. The airplane began drifting left again, and the pilot was unable to correct with right rudder or brake. The airplane briefly became airborne and then landed in the grass to the left of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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