Pilot Debrief

Darrell D. Dugger Mustang II near Cheyenne, WY — 2022-02-20

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Date
2022-02-20
Location
Cheyenne, WY, USA
Airport
CYS
Aircraft
Darrell D. Dugger Mustang II
Registration
N121DD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll he encountered a right crosswind, and the airplane began to deviate to the left of the runway centerline. He attempted to correct the movement with application of right rudder, but the pilot was unsuccessful in correcting his course. To avoid a possible runway excursion, the pilot decided to fly in ground effect. He rotated and the airplane lifted off the runway; however, the left wing immediately dropped, and the airplane struck the ground. The pilot aborted the takeoff attempt, and the airplane landed in grass. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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