Summary
On September 22, 2005, a Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P (N909KF) was involved in an accident near Mexia, TX. The accident resulted in 5 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DFW05CA247. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N909KF.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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