SMITH ALLEN STORCH
Titusville, FL — May 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Titusville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.62028, -80.83444 |
| Airport | Arthur Dunn Air Park |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA370 |
| Event ID | 20120530X00208 |
Aircraft
| Make | SMITH ALLEN |
| Model | STORCH |
| Registration # | N126SR |
| 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 directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was performing the 6th or 7th touch-and-go landing of the day. The windsock indicated a slight crosswind from the left just prior to touchdown, but upon landing, a "very strong gust from the right" lifted the wing and pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot responded with adjustments in engine power, rudder, and aileron, but he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane dragged a wing, ground looped, and the landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of his 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.