RANS S 12XL
Sharpsville, IN — June 3, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 3, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA105 |
| Event ID | 20150604X20332 |
| Location | Sharpsville, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.39028, -86.15000 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS |
| Model | S 12XL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Full Narrative
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
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.