Pilot Debrief

Globe GC1B near El Paso, TX — 2022-06-04

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Date
2022-06-04
Location
El Paso, TX, USA
Airport
ELP
Aircraft
Globe GC1B
Registration
CF-DYB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during take off.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he intended to depart the residential street to ferry the airplane to an airport. While taking off headed east, he felt a “gust of wind” and was “unable to correct.” The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings when it impacted a brick wall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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