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May 17, 2011 · Southern Airmotive SAC Junior Ace · N1150

Taccoa, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Taccoa, GA
Aircraft
Southern Airmotive SAC Junior Ace
Tail Number
N1150
Operator
Forman Clifford N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA311

According to the pilot, he was landing the experimental tailwheel airplane after flying around the traffic pattern. He stated that he applied rudder to compensate for crosswind gusts on final approach, about 15 feet above the runway. As the airplane touched down, it started to drift toward the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder then decided to abort the landing; however, the airplane continued through a grassy area and impacted the side of a hangar causing substantial damage to both wings. Examination of the airplane did not reveal evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he was landing the experimental tailwheel airplane after flying around the traffic pattern. He stated that he applied rudder to compensate for crosswind wind gusts on final about 15 feet above the runway. As the airplane touched down, it started to drift toward the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder then decided to abort the landing; however, the airplane continued through a grassy area and impacted the side of a hangar causing substantial damage to both wings. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not show evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures. The nearest weather reporting station about 30 miles southwest of the accident airport, reported wind from 290 degrees gusting to 17 knots at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTaccoa Rg Letourneau (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length5008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSouthern Airmotive SAC Junior Ace
Tail NumberN1150
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorForman Clifford N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data