Pilot Debrief

Titan TITAN TORNADO II near Marble Canyon, AZ — 2019-10-18

Final reportGAA20CA036
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Date
2019-10-18
Location
Marble Canyon, AZ, USA
Airport
L41
Aircraft
Titan TITAN TORNADO II
Registration
N49PD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sand hummocks.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, a "gust came up," and the airplane exited the runway to the right onto sand hummocks, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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