RANS S7
Cubero, NM — July 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA470 |
| Event ID | 20110711X51908 |
| Location | Cubero, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.35972, -107.23444 |
| Airport | L Bar Ranch Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS |
| Model | S7 |
| 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 attain rotation speed prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from the remote dirt airstrip with a slight downhill slope and a slight tail wind. The pilot stated that he rotated too soon and the airspeed was too slow. He lost control immediately after liftoff and the airplane struck a fence, flipped inverted and struck terrain. There was substantial damage to the wing spar and wing strut. The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure.
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.