Pilot Debrief

CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11 near Larkspur, CO — 2020-09-18

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Date
2020-09-18
Location
Larkspur, CO, USA
Aircraft
CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11
Registration
N55JV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting quartering tailwind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while taking off from a downhill sloped meadow, the airplane encountered a strong quartering tailwind gust, which stopped the airplane from climbing. The airplane subsequently sank, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane’s left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he had selected a better takeoff site with more options in case of unexpected adverse conditions.

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