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July 10, 2011 · Rans S7 Undesignat · N377JG

Cubero, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cubero, NM
Aircraft
Rans S7 Undesignat
Tail Number
N377JG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA470

The pilot reported that he was taking off from a remote, dirt airstrip with a slight tailwind. He said that he rotated before reaching rotation speed and lost control shortly after lift off. The airplane descended, struck a fence,nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was taking off from the remote dirt airstrip with a slight downhill slope and a slight tail wind. The pilot stated that he rotated too soon and the airspeed was too slow. He lost control immediately after liftoff and the airplane struck a fence, flipped inverted and struck terrain. There was substantial damage to the wing spar and wing strut. The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportL Bar Ranch Airstrip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRans S7 Undesignat
Tail NumberN377JG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data