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July 7, 2010 · Skykits Savannah VGW · N391EU
Bison, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bison, SD
Aircraft
Skykits Savannah VGW
Tail Number
N391EU
Operator
Ken Morhain
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA415
The pilot reported that he applied right aileron to correct for a 9-knot crosswind during takeoff. The airplane encountered a gust of wind just after liftoff about 5 feet above the runway. The pilot stated that he "over-reacted" in applying right aileron and lowering the nose of the aircraft. The airplane drifted off the left side of the runway, where it descended into 30- to 36-inch-tall grass. The right wing tip contacted the ground followed by the rest of the airplane, causing substantial damage to the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he applied right aileron to correct for a 9 knot crosswind during takeoff. The airplane encountered a gust of wind just after liftoff about 5 feet above the runway. The pilot stated he "over-reacted" in applying right aileron and lowering the nose of the aircraft. The airplane drifted off the left side of the runway where it descended into 30 to 36 inch tall grass. The right wingtip contacted the ground followed by the rest of the airplane. Substantial damage resulted to the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 MDT
Nearest AirportBison Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSkykits Savannah VGW
Tail NumberN391EU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKen Morhain
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Weather SourcePILO