Pilot Debrief

NORTH WING APACHE CLA near Boynton Beach, FL — 2008-08-09

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Date
2008-08-09
Location
Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Airport
FA44
Aircraft
NORTH WING APACHE CLA
Registration
N3880A
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.

NTSB narrative

The non-qualified pilot initiated a takeoff to the west in a weight-shift aircraft. Winds prevailed from the south at the time. After becoming airborne he was unable to maintain control of the aircraft which descended, collided with trees, and then impacted the edge of a canal. No evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction with the aircraft was noted.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot did not receive required training for the aircraft type.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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