RANS EMPLOYEE FLYING CLUB RANS S-6S
MONTEZUMA, IN — July 31, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA498 |
| Event ID | 20090806X13406 |
| Location | MONTEZUMA, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84083, -87.33945 |
| Airport | Garrard Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS EMPLOYEE FLYING CLUB |
| Model | RANS S-6S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed on a local flight from his private airstrip. The pilot stated, “I feel a gust of wind from the West got me into trouble and I was not able to regain control of my plane. I did not anticipate this directional change as the wind sock was down upon take-off.” The airplane’s left wing impacted a powerline and the airplane impacted terrain. A ground fire occurred.
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.