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Sterling, Colorado

October 11, 2022 · NTSB CEN23LA013 · Pober Pixie (N872UE)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff with strong gusty surface wind.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Capability exceeded
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Contributed to outcome
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Ability to respond/compensate

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA013
AircraftPober Pixie
RegistrationN872UE
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.3616, -103.1555
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