Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing for takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was holding short of the runway for an intersection departure and once he received takeoff clearance, he added power. After adding power, he reported losing control of the airplane, and exiting the taxiway. The right wing of the airplane impacted a sign resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA22LA374 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 16, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Westfield, Massachusetts
- Nearest airport
- Westfield-Barnes Rgnl (BAF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV-12
- N-number
- N33EV
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2010
- 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.