NONE · NUSE GEORGE F1H ROCKET · 2011-12-02 · Caroleen, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12CA094
Event ID
20111202X83549
Type
Accident
Date
2011-12-02
Location
Caroleen, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.289165, -81.785003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
NUSE GEORGE
Model
F1H ROCKET
Registration
N295JS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.