Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane veered to the left and exited the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing on runway 25 with a right quartering headwind at 7 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR25LA044 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 19, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Show Low, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Show Low Rgnl (SOW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1B
- N-number
- N705AB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2000
- 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.