N5161YAerostar RX-82005-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Aerostar RX-8S/N: RX8-3318

Summary

On October 08, 2005, a Aerostar RX-8 (N5161Y) was involved in an accident near Globe, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing.

This report is based on information received by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX06CA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5161Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 8, 2005
NTSB Number
LAX06CA012
Location
Globe, AZ
Event ID
20051028X01754
Coordinates
33.349998, -110.666664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR
Serial Number
RX8-3318
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
RX-8AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FAVERO MARCUS F
Address
11062 PARK PL
City
SMITHFIELD
State / Zip Code
VA 23430-5740
Country
United States

Analysis

This report is based on information received by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX06CA012