Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX84LA497

MERCED, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7545B

CHAMPION 7FC

Analysis

DURING TAKEOFF THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. IT VEERED OFF THE RWY & COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BANK. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HIS WIFE MAY HAVE UNKNOWINGLY BEEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE HEEL BRAKES DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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