Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA105

Sharpsville, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N51120

RANS S 12XL

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while taking off from his private airstrip, a gust of wind "hit" his airplane. He corrected for the gust, but when the gust stopped he was unable to correct "quick enough" to keep the airplane in line with the runway. The airplane struck the pilot's barn roof which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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