N2262D

Substantial
None

MARRERO ANDRES STARDUSTERS/N: 1510

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 2, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA184
Location
San Antonio, TX
Event ID
20090302X94306
Coordinates
29.806943, -98.422225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MARRERO ANDRES
Serial Number
1510
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
STARDUSTERBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STARDUSTER TOO SA300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RCS AERONAUTICAL INC
Address
15815 WOLF CREEK ST
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78232-2754
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was on takeoff roll for runway 30 when he reported a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right side of the runway. The pilot's attempts to correct were unsuccessful. As the airplane left the runway it veered to the right and down a sloped embankment. The pilot was still attempting to regain directional control but the airplane became airborne and stalled, contacting the ground with the right wing and collapsing the right main landing gear. The airplane then cartwheeled on the right wing and came to rest upright. The pilot was able to exit the airplane normally and was not injured. Substantial damage was confirmed to the right wings and right main landing gear. Winds reported from the nearest weather observation facility 17 miles to the south were 180 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 15 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA184