ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289305
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| Date: | 18-MAY-2011 |
| Time: | 15:15 LT |
| Type: |  Rockwell S-2R Thrush Commander |
| Owner/operator: | Air-trac Inc. |
| Registration: | N4996X |
| MSN: | 2138R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kahlotus, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Kahlotus, WA (4WA6) |
| Kahlotus, WA (4WA6) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he attempted to take off with a strong crosswind. During the takeoff sequence, the airplane veered off the airstrip onto soft dirt and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Sources:
NTSB WPR11CA229
Accident investigation:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 05-Oct-2022 12:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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