NONE · TECNAM P2008 · 2016-07-19 · Warrenton, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA16LA263
Event ID
20160720X04524
Type
Accident
Date
2016-07-19
Location
Warrenton, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.632221, -77.87722
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
TECNAM
Model
P2008
Registration
N615BS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway excursion.