Pilot Debrief

EIDE TURNER T-40A near Middleburg, FL — 2024-06-02

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Date
2024-06-02
Location
Middleburg, FL, USA
Airport
FL10
Aircraft
EIDE TURNER T-40A
Registration
N4DE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control during climb out, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot after conducting a preflight check and inspecting all instruments, he proceeded with the departure despite gusty wind conditions. Once airborne, he reported that the winds began to push the airplane off the centerline to the left. The pilot was unable to regain control of the airplane, resulting in a collision with a tree. He noted that there were no anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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