Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust and the right wing struck the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane pivoted about the right wing and the propeller struck the ground. The airplane exited the right side of the runway and came to rest upright.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were 12 knot wind gusts about the time of the accident.
The METAR nearest the accident site reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 6 knots, gusting to 13 knots. The takeoff roll was initiated on runway 17.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA242