Pilot Debrief

CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160 near Arlington, AZ — 2021-03-11

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Date
2021-03-11
Location
Arlington, AZ, USA
Aircraft
CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160
Registration
N38LW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from an off-airport location, the airplane collided with a Saguaro cactus. The airplane spun to the left and impacted the ground, before coming to rest in a ravine. The left-wing spar was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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