Pilot Debrief

SMILEY JAMES E RAG WING RW-6 near Mocksville, NC — 2015-05-30

Final reportGAA15CA115
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Date
2015-05-30
Location
Mocksville, NC, USA
Airport
5NC2
Aircraft
SMILEY JAMES E RAG WING RW-6
Registration
N2305J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a gust a wind from the left, and veered to the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff after the airplane exited the right side of the runway, but then added power to continue the takeoff. The airplane did not respond to control inputs while attempting to turn back towards the runway, and impacted a building. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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