Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA585
Location
Brookville, OH
Event ID
20120829X31958
Coordinates
39.862499, -84.433052
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RASOR WILLIAM E
Address
10275 PLEASANT PLAINS RD
City
BROOKVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 45309-9604
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taking off on runway 27 when the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing was substantially damaged. The closest recorded weather observation, 11 miles away, reported wind conditions from 010 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA585