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July 31, 2009 · Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S · N91226
Montezuma, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Montezuma, IN
Aircraft
Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S
Tail Number
N91226
Operator
Donald J Garrard
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA498
The pilot departed on a local flight from his private airstrip. The pilot stated that he felt a gust of wind from the west and was not able to maintain control of the airplane. He stated that he did not anticipate the wind directional change as the wind sock was "down" when he took off. The airplane’s left wing impacted a powerline and the airplane impacted terrain. A ground fire occurred.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed on a local flight from his private airstrip. The pilot stated, “I feel a gust of wind from the West got me into trouble and I was not able to regain control of my plane. I did not anticipate this directional change as the wind sock was down upon take-off.” The airplane’s left wing impacted a powerline and the airplane impacted terrain. A ground fire occurred.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:06 CDT
Nearest AirportGarrard Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S
Tail NumberN91226
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald J Garrard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · 912 SUL · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time16:04
Weather SourceWFAC