SKYKITS CORP SAVANNAH VGW
Bison, SD — July 7, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA415 |
| Event ID | 20100720X13012 |
| Location | Bison, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.51833, -102.46778 |
| Airport | Bison Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SKYKITS CORP |
| Model | SAVANNAH VGW |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he applied right aileron to correct for a 9 knot crosswind during takeoff. The airplane encountered a gust of wind just after liftoff about 5 feet above the runway. The pilot stated he "over-reacted" in applying right aileron and lowering the nose of the aircraft. The airplane drifted off the left side of the runway where it descended into 30 to 36 inch tall grass. The right wingtip contacted the ground followed by the rest of the airplane. Substantial damage resulted to the right wing.
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.