No fatalities
22 Nov 2020: J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing — Placida, FL
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.
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