ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288316
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| Date: | Friday 16 July 2010 |
| Time: | 07:00 LT |
| Type: | Topdog Ultralights TOP DOG 582 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82047 |
| MSN: | A49TDA |
| Total airframe hrs: | 349 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eagle Point, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Eagle Point, OR |
| Eagle Point, OR | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, the weight-shift-control aircraft turned sharply to the left, impacted bushes and terrain, and came to rest in a creek. Postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed that the left wingtip had separated in flight, which resulted in the uncommanded left turn. The reason for the wingtip separation could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The separation of the left wingtip.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10LA353
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 21:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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