Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC06CA111

West Middlesex, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

UNREG

Quicksilver GT-400

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The non-certificated pilot/owner took off in the unregistered "ultralight type" airplane from a grass airstrip. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted right and impacted trees, then the ground. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated "better takeoff technique by staying closer to [the runway] centerline."

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the initial climb.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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