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N2305J accident description

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Crash location 35.985833°N, 80.511667°W
Nearest city Mocksville, NC
35.898749°N, 80.555338°W
6.5 miles away
Tail number N2305J
Accident date 30 May 2015
Aircraft type Smiley James E Rag Wing RW-6
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a gust a wind from the left, and veered to the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to abort the takeoff after the airplane exited the right side of the runway, but then added power to continue the takeoff. The airplane did not respond to control inputs while attempting to turn back towards the runway, and impacted a building. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.

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