Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B near Eloy, AZ — 2014-03-29

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Date
2014-03-29
Location
Eloy, AZ, USA
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A 1B
Registration
N33HY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing off airport landings and takeoffs. After the fifth landing, which was intended as a touch and go, he powered up for takeoff, lost directional control, and the airplane ground-looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar, and left elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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