Final 1 serious Jul 3, 2025

N508K crash at DeLand, FL

Kyle Koncak Aventura II — Loss of control in flight at DED (DeLand, FL)

DateJul 3, 2025
Tail numberN508K
AircraftKyle Koncak Aventura II
LocationDED — DeLand, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA25LA256

Probable cause

The uncertificated pilot’s failure to remove an improvised gust lock which resulted in a loss of aircraft control at an altitude too low to recover.

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