Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
NTSB analysis
Shortly after takeoff, the non-certificated pilot lost control of the amphibious airplane, impacting trees and the ground. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The airplane's wings and fuselage sustained structural damage. The pilot reported that a gust of wind had impacted the side of the airplane during takeoff and that he was unable to keep it out of the trees. The pilot further reported that there were no malfunctions or failures with the airplane's flight controls or engine.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA239 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 28, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Montgomery, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Private Airstrip (None)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built AVENTURA II
- N-number
- N92TG
- 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.