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November 22, 2020 · J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing · N947RC
Placida, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Placida, FL
Aircraft
J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing (2006)
Tail Number
N947RC
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA051
The pilot departing from a road in the weight-shift control aircraft. At takeoff, the aircraft “pulled to the left” and struck a tree off the paved surface as the pilot aborted the takeoff. Afterwards, the pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operations, and that the pull was likely due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
Full Narrative
The pilot departing from a road in the weight-shift control aircraft. At takeoff, the aircraft “pulled to the left” and struck a tree off the paved surface as the pilot aborted the takeoff. Afterwards, the pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operations, and that the pull was likely due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:33 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJ&J Ultralights Sea-Wing
Tail NumberN947RC
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC