On 23 Jun 2009, an AVIAT Husky operated by Andre Lacy was involved in an aviation accident near Greenfield, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
An Aviat Husky veered off the runway at Greenfield, Indiana, after a wind gust caused the aircraft to lose directional control.
What happened
On June 23, 2009, an Aviat Husky, registration N263AL, was performing a takeoff from runway 25 in Greenfield, Indiana. The weather conditions were reported as VMC with winds from 050 degrees at 3 knots. During the takeoff roll, a wind gust lifted the right wing of the tailwheel-equipped aircraft, causing it to veer off the runway. As the aircraft departed the paved surface, the left wing struck the ground, causing the airplane to spin. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing, and there were no injuries reported.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot