Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll and after pulling the control stick back to initiate rotation, the airplane pulled off the ground quickly. Concerned the airplane would stall, the pilot then pushed the stick forward. The airplane’s nose lowered which resulted in the nosewheel contacting the runway surface and folding back.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
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 WPR24LA108 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 6, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Maricopa, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Ak-Chin (A39)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
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- N-number
- N601CF
- 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.