Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA311 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 17, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Taccoa, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Taccoa Rg Letourneau (TOC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built SAC
- N-number
- N1150
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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