Fisher FP 202 KOALA
Erwin, NC — November 14, 2019
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA087 |
| Event ID | 20191120X60315 |
| Location | Erwin, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.38028, -78.73222 |
| Airport | Harnett Rgnl Jetport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Fisher |
| Model | FP 202 KOALA |
| 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 takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taking off, the airplane bounced, veered right, exited the runway, and impacted vegetation.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 020° at 3 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 5.
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.