Sharpsville, IN, USA
N51120
RANS S 12XL
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The pilot reported that while taking off from his private airstrip, a gust of wind "hit" his airplane. He corrected for the gust, but when the gust stopped he was unable to correct "quick enough" to keep the airplane in line with the runway. The airplane struck the pilot's barn roof which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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