Summary
On July 31, 2009, a Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6S (N91226) was involved in an accident near Montezuma, IN. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA498. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91226.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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