FUNK B85C
Cedar City, UT — April 5, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA217 |
| Event ID | 20170405X64616 |
| Location | Cedar City, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.70195, -113.09805 |
| Airport | CEDAR CITY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | FUNK |
| Model | B85C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane started to veer left. As he recovered, the airplane "violently" turned to the right and exited the runway. He reduced the engine power and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.