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June 3, 2015 · Rans S 12XL XL · N51120
Sharpsville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sharpsville, IN
Aircraft
Rans S 12XL XL (1996)
Tail Number
N51120
Operator
Tackett Gary L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA105
The pilot reported that while taking off from his private airstrip, a gust of wind "hit" his airplane. He corrected for the gust, but when the gust stopped he was unable to correct "quick enough" to keep the airplane in line with the runway. The airplane struck the pilot's barn roof which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taking off from his private airstrip, a gust of wind "hit" his airplane. He corrected for the gust, but when the gust stopped he was unable to correct "quick enough" to keep the airplane in line with the runway. The airplane struck the pilot's barn roof which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm SE)
Runway18
Runway Length977 ft
Runway Width192 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S 12XL XL
Tail NumberN51120
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTackett Gary L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200A · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC