Summary
On August 03, 2008, a Piper PA-18-150 (N5951Z) was involved in an accident near Wall, SD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.
The pilot indicated that he was trying to land on a sand bar. He made three passes to see if the location was useable. During the landing approach he encountered a wind shear and impacted terrain. He reported no mechanical issues with the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5951Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot indicated that he was trying to land on a sand bar. He made three passes to see if the location was useable. During the landing approach he encountered a wind shear and impacted terrain. He reported no mechanical issues 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# CHI08CA232