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October 12, 2025 · Rans S20 · N319WD
Springfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, CO
Aircraft
Rans S20 (2022)
Tail Number
N319WD
Operator
West Desert Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA017
The pilot reported that while taking off from runway 17, the airplane immediately yawed right as soon as the tail came up. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane drifted to the left and exited the left side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the right landing gear struck a berm. The airplane’s right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the winds were from 260° at 16 knots and gusting to 24 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taking off from runway 17, the airplane immediately yawed right as soon as the tail came up. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane drifted to the left and exited the left side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the right landing gear struck a berm. The airplane’s right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported the winds were from 260° at 16 knots and gusting to 24 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSpringfield Muni (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S20
Tail NumberN319WD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWest Desert Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 915is · Reciprocating · 141
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 13 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC