SMILEY JAMES E RAG WING RW-6
Mocksville, NC — May 30, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA115 |
| Event ID | 20150610X15810 |
| Location | Mocksville, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.98583, -80.51167 |
| Airport | SUGAR VALLEY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SMILEY JAMES E |
| Model | RAG WING RW-6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a gust a wind from the left, and veered to the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff after the airplane exited the right side of the runway, but then added power to continue the takeoff. The airplane did not respond to control inputs while attempting to turn back towards the runway, and impacted a building. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact 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.