TRICK TRIKES STORM
Valkaria, FL — July 31, 2016
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16CA278 |
| Event ID | 20160801X65217 |
| Location | Valkaria, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.96139, -80.55945 |
| Airport | VALKARIA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | TRICK TRIKES |
| Model | STORM |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the weight-shift aircraft reported that during takeoff he pitched upward excessively early for the aircraft's weight. Several feet above the ground, the aircraft descended and bounced off the runway. The pilot tried to regain control and take off again, but the aircraft came back down and bounced on the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft slid down the runway approximately 75 feet before coming to rest. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the aircraft. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the fuselage was substantially damaged.
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.