Pilot Debrief

HUEBBE TOM MAX TH near Inverness Highlands South, FL — 2025-11-26

Final reportERA26LA058
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Date
2025-11-26
Location
Inverness Highlands South, FL, USA
Airport
INF
Aircraft
HUEBBE TOM MAX TH
Registration
N48TH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the aircraft design that did not incorporate differential braking.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was departing with a mild right crosswind in the amateur-built, steerable tailwheel-equipped airplane, without differential braking. After initiating his takeoff roll, the airplane began to drift to the left and he was unable to correct. The airplane exited the runway and struck a sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane’s tailwheel or brake system that would have precluded normal operation.

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