Accident · substantial damage
Nov 6, 1982 · Holly, COTHE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF A PIECE OF WOOD WAS PICKED UP BY A WHEEL AND TOSSED AGAINST THE ELEVATOR JAMMING ITAND CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL. WHILE OUT OF CONTROL HE THOUGHT HE IMPACTED THE GROUND. A FARMERS IRRIGATION PIPE ONE QUARTER MILE FROM THE AIRPORT WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIRCRAFT HAD SEVERAL HOLES IN THE FUSELAGE. THE PILOT LANDED SUCCESSFULLY AT AN AIRPORT 40 MILES AWAY.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- DEN83LA015
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN83LA015)