NONE · DAY WILLIAM L MINICOUPE · 2015-12-20 · Middle River, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA16CA088
Event ID
20151223X04734
Type
Accident
Date
2015-12-20
Location
Middle River, MD, USA
Coordinates
39.323612, -76.411666
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
DAY WILLIAM L
Model
MINICOUPE
Registration
N853WD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff.