MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7
Englewood, CO — November 9, 2022
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA032 |
| Event ID | 20221109106271 |
| Location | Englewood, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.57106, -104.84161 |
| Airport | CENTENNIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MULHOLLAND ROBERT A |
| Model | VANS RV-7 |
| 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
An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.
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.