Desert Fox 1
Ellicott, CO — June 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA244 |
| Event ID | 20240701194578 |
| Location | Ellicott, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.87403, -104.40893 |
| Airport | COLORADO SPRINGS EAST |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Desert Fox |
| Model | 1 |
| 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 decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.
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.