Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 31, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA498
Location
MONTEZUMA, IN
Event ID
20090806X13406
Coordinates
39.840831, -87.339447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N91226
Make
RANS EMPLOYEE FLYING CLUB
Serial Number
08001385
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROCKVILLE BUSINESS PROPERTIES LLC
Address
5043 N TEN O'CLOCK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MONTEZUMA
State / Zip Code
IN 47862-9740
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot departed on a local flight from his private airstrip. The pilot stated, “I feel a gust of wind from the West got me into trouble and I was not able to regain control of my plane. I did not anticipate this directional change as the wind sock was down upon take-off.” The airplane’s left wing impacted a powerline and the airplane impacted terrain. A ground fire occurred.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA498