ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285734
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| Date: | Saturday 9 August 2008 |
| Time: | 07:30 LT |
| Type: | North Wing Apache CLA |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3880A |
| MSN: | 00001 |
| Engine model: | Hirth 2706 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Boynton Beach, Florida -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Boynton Beach, FL (FA44) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The non-qualified pilot initiated a takeoff to the west in a weight-shift aircraft. Winds prevailed from the south at the time. After becoming airborne he was unable to maintain control of the aircraft which descended, collided with trees, and then impacted the edge of a canal. No evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction with the aircraft was noted.
Probable Cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA08LA162
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 14:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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