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June 2, 2017 · Magnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series · N600US

Chapman, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Chapman, KS
Aircraft
Magnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N600US
Operator
Us Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA319

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a private turf airstrip, about 50 ft above the ground, the airplane encountered a wind gust that "quickly" lifted the left wing and pushed the airplane to the right. He added that he attempted to level the wings, but he "did not have enough aileron." Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain in a nose-low, right-wing-down attitude. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the temperature was 85°, the sky was clear, and the wind was from 200° at 5 knots and not gusting. He took off from runway 23. An automated weather observation station, about 14 nautical miles from the accident airport, recorded wind from 170° at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from a private turf airstrip, about 50 ft. above ground, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that "quickly" lifted the left wing and pushed the airplane to the right. He added that he attempted to level the wings, but he "did not have enough aileron." Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain in a nose low, right wing down attitude. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the temperature was 85?, the sky was clear, and the wind was from 200° at 5 knots, and not gusting. He took off on runway 23. An automated weather observation station, about 14 nautical miles from the accident airport, recorded wind from 170° at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportPrairie Cottage (0nm WSW)
Runway23
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMagnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series
Tail NumberN600US
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS2-01 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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