ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354587
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| Date: | Saturday 18 April 1998 |
| Time: | 20:56 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S-2A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N60DL |
| MSN: | DL5 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 199 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Daytona Beach, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (44J) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During an attempted takeoff, the pilot reported experiencing a wind gust from the left and he lost directional control of the airplane. Witnesses observing the attempted takeoff reported that, the airplane rolled about 100 feet down the runway, then it suddenly veered left. The airplane went off the left side of the paved runway and collided with a stand of trees. The prevailing winds at the time of the accident were reported at 110 degrees at 10 knots. No mechanical problems, with the airplane, were reported by the pilot.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff. A factor was the reported crosswind condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98LA064
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 16:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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