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December 28, 2025 · Varga Aircraft 2150A · N5062V

Frostproof, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Frostproof, FL
Aircraft
Varga Aircraft 2150A (1974)
Tail Number
N5062V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA080

The pilot was attempting to take off from a private turf runway, utilizing a soft-field takeoff technique. The pilot reported that upon rotation, the left wing started to drop, and the airplane drifted left of the runway center line. He applied additional right rudder and aileron inputs but was unable to correct the left drift. Having concerns about clearing an obstacle at the end of the runway, the pilot aborted the takeoff due to the airplane not climbing as expected. The left main landing gear impacted the ground, and the left wing impacted a fence off the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upright after pivoting 180º, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting to take off from a private turf runway, utilizing a soft-field takeoff technique. The pilot reported that upon rotation, the left wing started to drop, and the airplane drifted left of the runway center line. He applied additional right rudder and aileron inputs but was unable to correct the left drift. Having concerns about clearing an obstacle at the end of the runway, the pilot aborted the takeoff due to the airplane not climbing as expected. The left main landing gear impacted the ground, and the left wing impacted a fence off the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upright after pivoting 180º, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportLake Clinch Airpark (0nm N)
RunwayNon-
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVarga Aircraft 2150A
Tail NumberN5062V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycombing · O-320/B2C · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data