Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the weight-shift-controlled aircraft taxied to the northwest corner of a private strip and executed a takeoff in a southerly direction. At the end of the strip the aircraft pitched up, stalled, and descended into trees. Examination of the airframe, engine, and flight controls by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal evidence of any preimpact failures or malfunctions.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA09LA451 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 8, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Manlius, New York
- Nearest airport
- Private Strip
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
TWO PLACE
- N-number
- N9259F
- Category
- Weight-shift
- 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.