Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that the wind for takeoff was light and variable. After a few minutes of flying, he attempted two landings, both of which resulted in his performing a go-around. He said the third attempt appeared to be lined up well, but as he approached touchdown the wind became turbulent due to the buildings on the side of the runway. After touchdown, he lost directional control of the weight-shift controlled aircraft and it veered right, impacting a hangar. The aircraft’s keel beam was bent during the accident sequence.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR11CA422 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 2, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Enumclaw, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Enumclaw Airport (WA77)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Air Creation CLIPPER 582S
- N-number
- N5099A
- Category
- Weight-shift
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.