Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a right crosswind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot in the tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff with a crosswind, the airplane veered left off the runway. The pilot attempted to regain directional control however the airplane subsequently ground looped. The left wing was substantially damaged. 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 WPR22LA052 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 27, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fairfield, Utah
- Nearest airport
- West Desert Airpark (UT9)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RANS S-6S COYOTE II
- N-number
- N151YZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2005
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
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