N126SR – SMITH ALLEN STORCH – 2012-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

On May 25, 2012, a Smith Allen STORCH (N126SR) was involved in an incident near Titusville, FL. 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 during landing.

According to the pilot, he was performing the 6th or 7th touch-and-go landing of the day. The windsock indicated a slight crosswind from the left just prior to touchdown, but upon landing, a "very strong gust from the right" lifted the wing and pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot responded with adjustments in engine power, rudder, and aileron, but he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane dragged a wing, ground looped, and the landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of his airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA370. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N126SR.