HAEUSSLER RAY SONEX
Buffalo, NY — November 29, 2010
Event Information
| Date | November 29, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA092 |
| Event ID | 20101216X10638 |
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.86195, -78.71639 |
| Airport | Buffalo Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HAEUSSLER RAY |
| Model | SONEX |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that, when starting to takeoff in the tailwheel-equipped airplane he immediately applied full throttle and lost control of the airplane. The airplane departed the runway to the left and impacted a visual approach slope indicator control box, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane, and said that the accident may have been prevented if he had applied the throttle gradually.
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.