Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 11, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC07CA028
Location
Van Hornsville, NY
Event ID
20061222X01840
Coordinates
42.875000, -74.833335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BOARDMAN THOMAS M
Address
37 GILLIS RD
City
GREENWICH
State / Zip Code
NY 12834-5426
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while he was on final approach to the grass runway which he owned, he observed a truck on a perpendicular road to the runway. The pilot stated his attention must have been concentrated on the truck, since the airplane drifted right and the right wing contacted a tree, prior to the airplane impacting the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA028