DENNIS T KIRBY/MICHAEL B KIRBY MURPHY REBEL
Edgewood, NM — June 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA175 |
| Event ID | 20240604194393 |
| Location | Edgewood, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.09461, -106.16455 |
| Airport | SANDIA AIRPARK ESTATES EAST |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DENNIS T KIRBY/MICHAEL B KIRBY |
| Model | MURPHY REBEL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.
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.