5 Apr 2017: FUNK B85C

5 Apr 2017: FUNK B85C — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Cedar City, UT, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane started to veer left. As he recovered, the airplane "violently" turned to the right and exited the runway. He reduced the engine power and the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut and empennage.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 000/03kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 4 Nov 2025 — FUNK B85C (—)
  • 6 Mar 2015 — FUNK B85C NO SERIES (—)
  • 18 Sep 2009 — MCCLISH FUNK B85C (—)

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