N782MD

Substantial
None

ARION AIRCRAFT LLC LIGHTNING LS-1S/N: 122

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 30, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA313
Location
Ghent, NY
Event ID
20120501X60639
Coordinates
42.350276, -73.636947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N782MD
Make
ARION AIRCRAFT LLC
Serial Number
122
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
LIGHTNING LS-1ALIG
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DANIELS MARK T
Address
19 SPRUCE HILLS CT
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMBURG
State / Zip Code
NJ 07419-1350
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a bump in the grass runway that forced it to lift off the runway several knots under rotation speed. The airplane descended to the left, impacted trees off the left side of the runway, and came to rest in a swampy area resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors examined the runway after the accident and found it to be in satisfactory condition, with no evidence of bumps.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA313