Summary
On July 07, 2010, a Skykits Corp SAVANNAH VGW (N391EU) was involved in an incident near Bison, SD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
The pilot reported he applied right aileron to correct for a 9 knot crosswind during takeoff. The airplane encountered a gust of wind just after liftoff about 5 feet above the runway. The pilot stated he "over-reacted" in applying right aileron and lowering the nose of the aircraft. The airplane drifted off the left side of the runway where it descended into 30 to 36 inch tall grass. The right wingtip contacted the ground followed by the rest of the airplane. Substantial damage resulted to the right wing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA415. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N391EU.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported he applied right aileron to correct for a 9 knot crosswind during takeoff. The airplane encountered a gust of wind just after liftoff about 5 feet above the runway. The pilot stated he "over-reacted" in applying right aileron and lowering the nose of the aircraft. The airplane drifted off the left side of the runway where it descended into 30 to 36 inch tall grass. The right wingtip contacted the ground followed by the rest of the airplane. Substantial damage resulted to the right wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA415