Summary
On September 20, 2007, a Aerostar S81A (N5294D) was involved in an accident near Hartsel, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 4 people uninjured out of 5 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, the "initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." The basket came to rest upright. The pilot and three passengers were not injured and one passenger sustained a fractured lower leg.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN07CA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5294D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, the "initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." The basket came to rest upright. The pilot and three passengers were not injured and one passenger sustained a fractured lower leg.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA163