Pober Pixie
Sterling, CO — October 11, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA013 |
| Event ID | 20221013106122 |
| Location | Sterling, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.36156, -103.15554 |
| Airport | Sterling Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Pober |
| Model | Pixie |
| Category | AIR |
| 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’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.
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.