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May 3, 2009 · American AA-1 · N5905L
Cumberland, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cumberland, WI
Aircraft
American AA-1
Tail Number
N5905L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA279
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during a crosswind takeoff from a turf runway. He noted that the airplane encountered an intersecting asphalt runway with a height difference that tended to "launch" the airplane. The pilot stated that he was unable to maintain control because of the crosswind. He attempted to continue the takeoff, ultimately continuing beyond the end of the runway, across a road and impacting a field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The nose landing gear, right main landing gear and right flap were also damaged. The pilot reported a left 90-degree crosswind of about 10 knots at the time of the accident. He commented that additional flight instruction from an instructor familiar with the make and model airplane would have been helpful.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during a crosswind takeoff from a turf runway. He noted that the airplane encountered an intersecting asphalt runway with a height difference that tended to "launch" the airplane. The pilot stated that he was unable to maintain control because of the crosswind. He attempted to continue the takeoff, ultimately continuing beyond the end of the runway, across a road and impacting a field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The nose landing gear, right main landing gear and right flap were also damaged. The pilot reported a left 90-degree crosswind about 10 knots at the time of the accident. He commented that additional flight instruction from an instructor familiar with the make and model airplane would have been helpful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCumberland Muni (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican AA-1
Tail NumberN5905L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 32 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC