GPATYThunder and Colt SPECIAL SHAPE 1992-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Thunder and Colt SPECIAL SHAPE

Summary

On August 15, 1992, a Thunder And Colt SPECIAL SHAPE (GPATY) was involved in an accident near Tyler, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft GPATY.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 15, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA209
Location
TYLER, TX
Event ID
20001211X15414
Coordinates
32.360126, -95.319076
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THUNDER AND COLT
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SPECIAL SHAPE DH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92LA209