Pilot Debrief

SMITH ALLEN STORCH near Titusville, FL — 2012-05-25

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Date
2012-05-25
Location
Titusville, FL, USA
Airport
X21
Aircraft
SMITH ALLEN STORCH
Registration
N126SR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was performing the sixth or seventh touch-and-go landing of the day. The windsock indicated a slight crosswind from the left just before touchdown, but, upon landing, a "very strong gust from the right" lifted the wing and pushed the airplane to the left. The pilot responded with adjustments in engine power, rudder, and aileron, but he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane dragged a wing, ground looped, and the landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. After the accident, the pilot reported that there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of his airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents4

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