Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA052
Location
La Salle, CO
Event ID
20070220X00200
Coordinates
40.333889, -104.686943
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HALE JUSTIN A
Address
6827 WINDSOR BLVD
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
WY 82009-2826
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, he was "dragging" the snow covered airstrip, or flying low over the runway to ascertain its condition. He allowed the airplane to get too low. The wheels contacted the deep snow and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed a buckled right lift strut and a crushed vertical fin and rudder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA052