| Crash location | 34.160000°N, 111.726667°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Rio Verde, AZ
33.722543°N, 111.675694°W 30.4 miles away |
| Tail number | N40WY |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 12 Oct 2013 |
| Aircraft type | Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1C-180 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a dirt airstrip that was rutted and rough, the airplane veered to the left of centerline. The pilot tried to correct back to the right, however the left wing contacted brush on the side of the narrow airstrip. The airplane was subsequently pulled around and the left wing contacted the surface. Both wings and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough and rutted surface.