Accident Rans S-12 UNREG, Monday 7 August 2000

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Date:	Monday 7 August 2000
Time:	07:35 LT
Type:	Rans S-12
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	UNREG
MSN:	1292335
Engine model:	Rotax 582
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Bonham, TX - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(F00)
Destination airport:	Gilmer, TX (4F4)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
According to the non-certificated pilot and the passenger, the unregistered amateur-built airplane departed runway 35, and while climbing thru 800 feet agl, encountered 'gusty wind conditions.' The pilot decided to return to airport and during his left turn toward the airport he encountered 'a large gust of wind.' He applied full power; however, the airplane would not maintain altitude or airspeed and subsequently, impacted a building, two vehicles, and the ground. The pilot reported that he accumulated a total of 15 flight hours, all of which were in the accident airplane.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience.

Accident investigation: