U-FITAQP: 18) REJECTED TAKEOFF (RTO)
THE DTSB
The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff, and failed to reject the takeoff at a point when control became in doubt. The 80 year old passenger died 8 days later from his injuries, the pilot survived but the name has not been released.
NTSB
The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during takeoff from a narrow runway with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with
terrain.
THE DTSB
The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft become familiar with the Rejected Takeoff scenario, and rehearse and condition themselves to be able to recognize the conditions that would require an abort in order to stay in control of the aircraft.
NTSB
None issued. NTSB recommendations are rare and usually tied to high-profile accidents.
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