Jan 17, 2020
Accident
Substantial Laytonsville, MD
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of the tailwheel attachment tube during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the left main landing gear collapsing.
NTSB ERA20CA091