SERS · SPAULDING ERROL RANS S 7 COURIER · 2015-03-27 · Pinedale, WY, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA15LA025
Event ID
20150330X42808
Type
Accident
Date
2015-03-27
Location
Pinedale, WY, USA
Coordinates
42.586387, -109.561386
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
SPAULDING ERROL
Model
RANS S 7 COURIER
Registration
N4272M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.