Pilot Debrief

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 near Carlsbad, CA — 2022-05-30

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Date
2022-05-30
Location
Carlsbad, CA, USA
Airport
CRQ
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40
Registration
N722PA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted left, and he applied rudder input to correct. The pilot subsequently reduced power to abort the takeoff, and the airplane departed the runway surface, into the gravel. The airplane collided with a runway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. 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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