ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 202062
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| Date: | Sunday 14 March 1999 |
| Time: | 14:38 LT |
| Type: | Rans S-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Arthur J. Gallob |
| Registration: | N199AG |
| MSN: | 93199 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 76 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mesa, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KFFZ) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had taken off from the airport to remain in the pattern for touch-and-go's on runway 22R. The pilot had already completed two touch-and-go landings, and was on the third takeoff. He said a gust of wind caused the aircraft to become airborne as he lifted the tail. The aircraft then went into a steep right bank and turned right at approximately 10 feet agl. The airplane drifted off the runway and the right wingtip contacted the ground, which caused the airplane to nose down and cartwheel. The pilot told investigators that he was holding full left aileron from the moment he noticed the left wing liftoff the ground, with no effect. The FAA examined the airplane and said it appeared to be rigged properly. The winds reported at the airport at the time of the accident were from 190 degrees at 6 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and to maintain lateral control of the aircraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX99LA119
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2017 10:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 08-Apr-2024 08:40 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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