Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while taking off, the airplane bounced, veered right, exited the runway, and impacted vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA20CA087 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 14, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Erwin, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Harnett Rgnl Jetport (HRJ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built FP 202 KOALA
- N-number
- N47CV
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- 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.