Final
2 minor
Aug 10, 2025
N801RA accident at Etna, WY
Aviat A1 — Nose over/nose down at 32WY (Etna, WY)
DateAug 10, 2025
Tail numberN801RA
AircraftAviat A1 · Aviat Husky · HUSK
Location32WY — Etna, WY
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA247
Probable cause
The pilot’s premature rotation at insufficient airspeed during takeoff to avoid an unexpected animal on the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive brake application.
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