SENO LOUIS C SR KIS
Eagle Lake, TX — April 29, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 29, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA242 |
| Event ID | 20180430X21704 |
| Location | Eagle Lake, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.60056, -96.32195 |
| Airport | EAGLE LAKE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SENO LOUIS C SR |
| Model | KIS |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust and the right wing struck the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane pivoted about the right wing and the propeller struck the ground. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were 12 knot wind gusts about the time of the accident.
The METAR nearest the accident site reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 6 knots, gusting to 13 knots. The takeoff roll was initiated on runway 17.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.