NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N4996X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR11CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB SEA98LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPasco, WASeparation of the throttle linkage which resulted in the loss of power. Factors include worn throttle linkage parts and the furrows in the plowed field which was the available field for the forced landing.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4996X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20110519008409ATakeoff: Departure Roll · Kahlotus, WAPilot attempted takeoff with strong quartering tailwind and lost control. Aircraft went partially off the right side of the runway, and then back up and all the way across the left side and off into a freshly plowed field. Went approximately 30 yards off the…Accident 19980709024399AForced/Precautionary Landing · Pasco, WALost power on liftoff. Dumped load landed potato field. Nosed over. Throttle connector worn out failed. (.4)the pilot reported that while taking off to the west and climbing through about 40 feet above ground, the engine went to idle. He stated that he…