ESQUAL VM1
Oshkosh, WI, August 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Oshkosh, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.98437, -88.55704 |
| Airport | Wittman Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA330 |
| Event ID | 20240829195020 |
Aircraft
| Make | ESQUAL |
| Model | VM1 |
| Registration # | N151GH |
| Owner | Nathan Whiting |
| 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
The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff which resulted in the airplane settling back to the runway and the subsequent separation of the left wheel.
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.