Pilot Debrief

BAGLEY CURTIS LYNN RANS S-6S COYOTE II near Fairfield, UT — 2021-11-27

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Date
2021-11-27
Location
Fairfield, UT, USA
Airport
UT9
Aircraft
BAGLEY CURTIS LYNN RANS S-6S COYOTE II
Registration
N151YZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a right crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff with a crosswind, the airplane veered left off the runway. The pilot attempted to regain directional control however the airplane subsequently ground looped. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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