SABRE 2PL
Harrison, NE — June 16, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA366 |
| Event ID | 20090618X14731 |
| Location | Harrison, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.80750, -103.66306 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | SABRE |
| Model | 2PL |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The sport pilot was performing a takeoff from a private grass strip for his first solo flight in a weight-shift airplane. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane entered an uncommanded left bank. The pilot attempted to level the wing, but was unable to regain control of the weight-shift airplane. The weight-shift airplane continued a left turn, descended, and impacted terrain. The cause of the uncommanded left bank could not be determined. Due to the remote location, an examination of the wreckage was not conducted by a federal agency.
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.