No fatalities

22 Nov 2020: J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing — Placida, FL

Placida, FL, United States

On 22 Nov 2020, a J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing was involved in an aviation accident near Placida, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotInadequate inspection