NONE · FERDON THORP T 18 · 2014-12-20 · San Rafael, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR15CA066
Event ID
20141220X75830
Type
Accident
Date
2014-12-20
Location
San Rafael, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.009998, -122.5
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
FERDON
Model
THORP T 18
Registration
N25VP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.