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June 6, 1993 · Monnett Sonerai IIL Sonerai II · N247RJ
De Kalb, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
De Kalb, IL
Aircraft
Monnett Sonerai IIL Sonerai II
Tail Number
N247RJ
Operator
Robert G Jaeger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA211
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF IN A 12 KT, 80 DEGREE LEFT CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT EVEN AFTER APPLYING STICK AND RUDDER CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT/SIGN JUST AS THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO GET AIRBORNE. AFTER THE PILOT STOPPED THE AIRCRAFT ON GRASS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, THE LEFT AILERON WAS FOUND TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM ITS ACTUATING ARM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING TAKEOFF IN A 12 KT, 80 DEGREE LEFT CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT EVEN AFTER APPLYING STICK AND RUDDER CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT/SIGN JUST AS THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO GET AIRBORNE. AFTER THE PILOT STOPPED THE AIRCRAFT ON GRASS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, THE LEFT AILERON WAS FOUND TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM ITS ACTUATING ARM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportDekalb Taylor Municipal (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMonnett Sonerai IIL Sonerai II
Tail NumberN247RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert G Jaeger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMonnett · VW 2020 CC. · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO