N3581S

Substantial
Minor

RANS S12S/N: 10

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 9, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA289
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Event ID
20110415X80220
Coordinates
40.633888, -104.987777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent application of full right rudder during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3581S
Make
RANS
Serial Number
10
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
S12RS12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YANKEERANS LLC
Address
4623 E COUNTY ROAD 54
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
CO 80524-9334
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was executing an off-airport precautionary landing due to unanticipated gusty winds and turbulence. Just before touchdown the pilot made a sudden right turn to avoid a single wire electric livestock fence when "the right wing then suddenly stalled" and control was lost. The airplane impacted terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage frame, both wings, and the engine mount, but remained upright. The pilot stated that he had more experience in weight shift control light sport airplanes and that the throttle in that type of aircraft was controlled with the right foot. He commented that during the sudden right turn he might have inadvertently applied full right rudder thinking that he was applying full throttle. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA289