RANS DESIGNS INC S-7LS
Joplin, MO — August 21, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA590 |
| Event ID | 20110823X54846 |
| Location | Joplin, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.15167, -94.49805 |
| Airport | Joplin Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RANS DESIGNS INC |
| Model | S-7LS |
| 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 maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right of runway centerline. The pilot applied rudder and aileron inputs to counter the unexpected wind. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and came to rest upright on the runway. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar was bent. No airframe or engine anomalies were reported by the pilot. The wind conditions at the airport were light and variable at the time of the accident.
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.