ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287494
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| Date: | Saturday 11 August 2012 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang MM-1 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N41831 |
| MSN: | HG1 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Erie, Colorado -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Erie Municipal Airport, CO (KEIK) |
| Casper, WY | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he had just purchased the single-seat airplane and that he had discussed the operation of the airplane with the previous owner. The pilot stated that this was the first flight in the airplane for him; the wind was calm when he lined up for takeoff, and as he started the takeoff roll, a left quartering wind blew the airplane off the runway. The pilot further stated that once the airplane's wheel got onto the grass, he was unable to correct the turn. The airplane continued off the runway, impacted a ditch, and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its vertical stabilizer and fuselage during the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN12CA537
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 11:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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