N381SL1200 G1032005-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

1200 G103S/N: 3603

Summary

On October 14, 2005, a 1200 G103 (N381SL) was involved in an accident near Benton, TN. 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 misjudgment of distance and failure to maintain a visual look out during a forced landing resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire and the ground.

"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for the case. For further information please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquires."

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL06CA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N381SL.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 14, 2005
NTSB Number
ATL06CA006
Location
Benton, TN
Event ID
20051031X01758
Coordinates
36.273612, -84.558891
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 misjudgment of distance and failure to maintain a visual look out during a forced landing resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire and the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
1200
Serial Number
3603
Model / ICAO
G103

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ST LOUIS SOARING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
9231 LODGE POLE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63126-2117
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 the case. For further information please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquires."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL06CA006