Pilot Debrief

RANS DESIGNS INC S-7LS near Joplin, MO — 2011-08-21

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Date
2011-08-21
Location
Joplin, MO, USA
Airport
JLN
Aircraft
RANS DESIGNS INC S-7LS
Registration
N544RS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right of runway centerline. The pilot applied rudder and aileron inputs to counter the unexpected wind. Subsequently, the airplane ground looped and came to rest upright on the runway. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing spar was bent. No airframe or engine anomalies were reported by the pilot. The wind conditions at the airport were light and variable at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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