Loss Of Directional Control During The Takeoff Roll For Undermined Reasons

Location: Lubbock, Texas Accident Number: CEN25LA068
Date & Time: January 3, 2025, 10:40 Local Registration: N725DC
Aircraft: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis: The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, at 50 knots, he felt a quick shake/wiggle and the airplane turned hard left due to a left main landing gear tire failure. The pilot stated that he reduced engine power and applied right rudder pedal control input as much as possible, but the airplane continued to pull left. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted trees. The airplane came to rest on its left side and a postcrash fire ensued that destroyed the airplane. The postcrash fire precluded any examination to determine the cause of the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undermined reasons that resulted in an impact with trees.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov