JOHN W MOLL Vans RV-7
Liberty, SC — September 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA387 |
| Event ID | 20231002193172 |
| Location | Liberty, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.81347, -82.69825 |
| Airport | PICKENS COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JOHN W MOLL |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
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.