Probable cause
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll.
NTSB analysis
During the takeoff and just after rotation, the airplane settled back onto the runway, at which time the pilot increased nose up trim. The airplane lifted off again, climbed six feet, and settled back onto the runway's displaced threshold. The airplane continued past the displaced threshold and impacted a berm resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11LA371 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 4, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Edgewood, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Sandia Airpark Estates East (1N1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV9A
- N-number
- N514R
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.