Pilot Debrief

SUKHOI SU-26MX near Longmont, CO — 2025-09-30

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Date
2025-09-30
Location
Longmont, CO, USA
Airport
LMO
Aircraft
SUKHOI SU-26MX
Registration
N25SU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll about 50 mph, the airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct back to the right; however, the airplane continued to the left, exited the left side of the runway, and then momentarily became airborne. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that he might have attempted the takeoff with the tailwheel in the unlocked position.

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