Rhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby
Lee's Summit, MO — May 19, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA184 |
| Event ID | 20200519X04334 |
| Location | Lee's Summit, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.95972, -94.37389 |
| Airport | LEE'S SUMMIT MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Rhoads, Larry E |
| Model | Sopwith Baby |
| 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 airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.
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.