Pilot Debrief

MAIN AIR RAPIER near Reidsville, NC — 2015-08-02

Final reportGAA15CA212
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Date
2015-08-02
Location
Reidsville, NC, USA
Airport
SIF
Aircraft
MAIN AIR RAPIER
Registration
N5142U
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot landed with variable wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that the weight-shift control aircraft crossed the runway threshold at 20 feet above the ground, the aircraft drifted to the right. The student pilot "raised the right wing tip, to correct up"; a "large gust" of wind lifted the right wing upward and turned the aircraft sideways. The aircraft impacted the ground, left main landing gear first. His foot "got stuck" in the foot actuated throttle, full throttle position, the aircraft impacted terrain on the edge of the adjacent taxi way. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The weight-shift-control aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.

NTSB coding

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