| Crash location | 42.493889°N, 79.271111°W |
| Nearest city | Dunkirk, NY
42.472002°N, 79.321988°W 3.0 miles away |
| Tail number | N1214J |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 06 Sep 2017 |
| Aircraft type | Chancey Gerry M RV-12 |
| Additional details: | None |
During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot reported that, immediately after takeoff, the airplane encountered a gust of wind 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 did not report that there were any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation station at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported wind from 270° at 10 knots. The pilot reported the takeoff was on runway 33.
The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.