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May 3, 2012 · Galloway/Ward RV-4 · N102GW
Redwood Falls, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Redwood Falls, MN
Aircraft
Galloway/Ward RV-4
Tail Number
N102GW
Operator
Stegmaier Ann C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA278
The airplane encountered a wind gust on takeoff roll, which lifted the right wing and caused the airplane to roll left. The airplane then lifted off the ground about 2-3 feet, and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The airplane touched down on the left landing gear as it was drifting to the left, and the gear collapsed. Then, the right landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck a runway light as the airplane exited the side of the runway. The pilot said that the firewall, left wing spar, and an engine mount were damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine. He also stated that he should have been more aware of the possibility of sudden wind gusts and wind shear during takeoff.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airplane encountered a wind gust on takeoff, which lifted the right wing and caused the airplane to roll left. The airplane then lifted off the ground about 2-3 feet and the pilot tried to abort the takeoff. The airplane touched down on the left landing gear as it was drifting to the left, and the gear collapsed. Then, the right landing gear collapsed and the left wing struck a runway light as it exited the side of the runway. The pilot said the firewall, left wing spar, and an engine mount were damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine. He also stated that he should have been more aware of the possibility of sudden wind gusts and wind shear during takeoff.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 CDT
Nearest AirportRedwood Falls Municipal (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGalloway/Ward RV-4
Tail NumberN102GW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStegmaier Ann C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:40
Weather SourceWFAC