Cubcrafter CCK-1865
Quartzite, AZ — February 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA113 |
| Event ID | 20210219102645 |
| Location | Quartzite, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.57000, -114.25000 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cubcrafter |
| Model | CCK-1865 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and the subsequent impact with terrain.
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.