Pilot Debrief

Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S near Crawford, CO — 2008-08-13

Final reportDEN08CA142
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Date
2008-08-13
Location
Crawford, CO, USA
Airport
99V
Aircraft
Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S
Registration
N362JW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and rough terrain.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll after the tailwheel lifted off the runway, the airplane encountered a "strong left crosswind." The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder; however, the airplane departed the runway surface. Subsequently, the airplane contacted rough/uneven terrain, flipped over and came to rest inverted. The pilot and witnesses reported the winds at the time of calm with intermittent gusts.

NTSB coding

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