Pilot Debrief

VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A near Frostproof, FL — 2025-12-28

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Date
2025-12-28
Location
Frostproof, FL, USA
Airport
52FL
Aircraft
VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A
Registration
N5062V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to take off from a private turf runway, utilizing a soft-field takeoff technique. The pilot reported that upon rotation, the left wing started to drop, and the airplane drifted left of the runway center line. He applied additional right rudder and aileron inputs but was unable to correct the left drift. Having concerns about clearing an obstacle at the end of the runway, the pilot aborted the takeoff due to the airplane not climbing as expected. The left main landing gear impacted the ground, and the left wing impacted a fence off the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upright after pivoting 180º, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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