# NTSB Accident GAA15LA025
> **SPAULDING ERROL RANS S 7 COURIER** · 2015-03-27 · Pinedale, WY, USA · SERS
## 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.

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