N29MM

Substantial
None

MEYER MEYER-LEGACYS/N: L2K-197

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 25, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA360
Location
Burns, OR
Event ID
20100722X40109
Coordinates
43.591667, -118.955276
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 inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in a loss of lateral and directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N29MM
Make
MEYER
Serial Number
L2K-197
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
MEYER-LEGACYBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MEYER MILON JAY
Address
169 LAURELWOOD CT
Status
Deregistered
City
RICHLAND
State / Zip Code
WA 99352-9449
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane was at the departure airport to be painted. After the job was completed, he added fuel and taxied to runway 30. He applied full engine power and began the takeoff roll in line with his normal procedure. Immediately after the airplane lifted off the runway surface, the right wing dropped and the pilot applied a full control stick deflection in an effort to recover. As the wings regained a level attitude he eased the left control stick deflection and the right wing dropped again. The right wing contacted the runway surface and the airplane impacted the ground 20-degrees to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot opined that the airplane had encountered a strong wind, akin to a dust devil. He reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. As a result of the accident, the airplane incurred damage to the engine mounts, flaps, and left side fuselage. A routine aviation weather report (METAR) for the departure airport, issued at the time of the accident, reported winds from 170 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 32 knots with squall conditions.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA360