Pilot Debrief

HAEUSSLER RAY SONEX near Buffalo, NY — 2010-11-29

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Date
2010-11-29
Location
Buffalo, NY, USA
Airport
9G0
Aircraft
HAEUSSLER RAY SONEX
Registration
N469SA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that, when starting to takeoff in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he immediately applied full engine power and lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway to the left and impacted a visual approach slope indicator control box, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. He additionally stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had applied the throttle gradually.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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