Pilot Debrief

SOUTHERN AIRMOTIVE CORP. SAC near Taccoa, GA — 2011-05-17

Final reportERA11CA311
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Date
2011-05-17
Location
Taccoa, GA, USA
Airport
TOC
Aircraft
SOUTHERN AIRMOTIVE CORP. SAC
Registration
N1150
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was landing the experimental tailwheel airplane after flying around the traffic pattern. He stated that he applied rudder to compensate for crosswind gusts on final approach, about 15 feet above the runway. As the airplane touched down, it started to drift toward the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder then decided to abort the landing; however, the airplane continued through a grassy area and impacted the side of a hangar causing substantial damage to both wings. Examination of the airplane did not reveal evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

NTSB coding

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