J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing
Placida, FL — November 22, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 22, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA051 |
| Event ID | 20201123102329 |
| Location | Placida, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.85890, -82.25023 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | J&J Ultralights |
| Model | Sea-Wing |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
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.