Chancey Gerry M RV-12 N1214J

Summary

On 6 September 2017 at about 17:30 local time, a Chancey Gerry M RV-12 registered N1214J was involved in an accident near Dunkirk, New York, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

6 September 2017 at 17:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States

Nearest airport

Chautauqua County/Dunkirk (DKK)

Coordinates

42.4939, -79.2711

Aircraft

Chancey Gerry M RV-12

Registration

N1214J

Category

Airplane

Year built

2011

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Dunkirk → Dunkirk

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

GAA17CA567

Nobody was injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that, immediately after takeoff, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the right wing dipped. Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the right, and the right wing impacted terrain and a taxiway sign. He added that he "lost control during takeoff." The right wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station at the airport reported, about the time of the accident, wind from 270° at 10 knots. The pilot reported the takeoff was from runway 33. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.