Sonex Waiex
New Smyrna Bch., FL — February 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Smyrna Bch., FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.05556, -80.94889 |
| Airport | New Smyrna Beach Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA095 |
| Event ID | 20080321X00363 |
Aircraft
| Make | Sonex |
| Model | Waiex |
| Registration # | N35YX |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing was the crosswind.
Full Narrative
During takeoff with a crosswind from the left side of the airplane, the pilot of an amateur built, tailwheel equipped, Waiex held "left aileron into the wind." The left wing then "lifted up," the airplane veered to the left, and the pilot reduced engine power to idle. The airplane; however, continued to veer to the left. It then exited the left side of the runway into the grass, and struck a runway marker damaging the left wing and propeller.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.