Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of control during climb out, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot after conducting a preflight check and inspecting all instruments, he proceeded with the departure despite gusty wind conditions. Once airborne, he reported that the winds began to push the airplane off the centerline to the left. The pilot was unable to regain control of the airplane, resulting in a collision with a tree. He noted that there were no anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA24LA243 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 2, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Middleburg, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Little River (FL10)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built TURNER T-40A
- N-number
- N4DE
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1980
- 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.