Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
NTSB Number
NYC06CA008
Location
Smoketown, PA
Event ID
20051023X01709
Coordinates
40.041110, -76.201385
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N51772
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KUHN MICHAEL
Address
2091 CREEK HILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
PA 17601-5701
Country
United States
Analysis
"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA008