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MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7 accident at Englewood, CO, 9 Nov 2022

Englewood, CO, United States

On November 9, 2022, a MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7 was involved in an aviation accident near Englewood, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 2022 MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7 accident near Englewood, CO?

An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 2022 MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 2022 involved a MULHOLLAND ROBERT A VANS RV-7, at Englewood, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An encounter with windshear during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

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