Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 22, 2005
NTSB Number
DFW05CA247
Location
Mexia, TX
Event ID
20051025X01725
Coordinates
31.639722, -96.514724
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the barn. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N909KF
Make
SMITH, TED AEROSTAR
Serial Number
61P0484196
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
601P
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SKY LIFTS LLC
Address
2951 MARINA BAY DR # 130-387
Status
Deregistered
City
LEAGUE CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 77573-2735
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# DFW05CA247