ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298043
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| Date: | Friday 27 April 2018 |
| Time: | 09:50 LT |
| Type: |  Cub Crafters CC11 Carbon Cub |
| Owner/operator: | L-bird LLC |
| Registration: | N844FC |
| MSN: | CCX-2000-0016 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2017 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 62 hours |
| Engine model: | Superior/Aero Sport Power CC363i-1001 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hood River, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Hood River, OR (4S2) |
| Hood River, OR (4S2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the experimental, amateur-built airplane encountered a right crosswind. The pilot applied right aileron and right rudder, but the airplane rolled to the left. The left wing struck the ground, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The left wing struck a runway light, and the airplane cartwheeled before coming to rest upright.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the engine mounts.
The METAR at the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 9 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The wind direction was reported as variable between 230° and 320°. The pilot attempted to take off from runway 25.
In the recommendation section of the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot reported that this accident could have been prevented by choosing to cancel the flight due to high-wind conditions.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to take off in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA18CA236
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 12:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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