Probable cause
The low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
NTSB analysis
The airplane departed from runway 18 (4,000 feet by 75 feet, concrete) for a local flight. During takeoff, about 30 feet above the ground, the airplane yawed to the right and into a cornfield, damaging the left wing. The pilot stated that the airplane may have stalled. The pilot was uninjured and the passenger received minor injuries. The pilot, who "normally" flies solo, stated that the aircraft was too heavy and that he should have lifted off with a higher ground speed.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CHI08CA205 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 23, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Washington, Iowa
- Nearest airport
- Washington Muni (AWG)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built FW2C80TR
- N-number
- N92FW
- 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.