LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED LIBERTY XL-2
Las Cruces, NM — March 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA116 |
| Event ID | 20220307104728 |
| Location | Las Cruces, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.29788, -106.91053 |
| Airport | LAS CRUCES INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LIBERTY AEROSPACE INCORPORATED |
| Model | LIBERTY XL-2 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.
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.