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March 12, 2025 · Just Superstol · N45TW
Paonia, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Paonia, CO
Aircraft
Just Superstol (2021)
Tail Number
N45TW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA118
The pilot reported that he taxied his tailwheel airplane onto the runway and locked the tailwheel. He slowly pushed the control stick forward, added power to bring the tail up, and the airplane started to drift to the left. By the time he was able to react, the left tire caught the edge of the runway, and the airplane drifted into a fence. The pilot stated that he was riding the left brake when power was applied and did not remove his foot fully off the brake before the takeoff roll. Both wings, fuselage, and the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he taxied his tailwheel airplane onto the runway and locked the tailwheel. He slowly pushed the control stick forward, added power to bring the tail up, and the airplane started to drift to the left. By the time he was able to react, the left tire caught the edge of the runway, and the airplane drifted into a fence. The pilot stated that he was riding the left brake when power was applied and did not remove his foot fully off the brake before the takeoff roll. Both wings, fuselage, and the empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 MDT
Nearest AirportNorth Fork Valley (0.5nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJust Superstol
Tail NumberN45TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsEdge Performance · Yamaha APEX · Reciprocating · 162
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind260° @ 13 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 10 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC