ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353805
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| Date: | Saturday 12 September 1998 |
| Time: | 16:35 LT |
| Type: |  Bushby Mustang II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N10AW |
| MSN: | 265 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 950 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Taft, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | California City, CA (L71 |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on the south-facing runway, the aircraft drifted off to the left side of the runway. The left wingtip impacted the bushes and the aircraft swerved left into the brush off the runway. The landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from approximately 090 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA290
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 10:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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