Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 3, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA232
Location
Wall, SD
Event ID
20080822X01292
Coordinates
43.999443, -102.254447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
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)
Name
KLAUSLER ANDREW T
Address
2618 ANNA CT
City
NEW MARKET
State / Zip Code
MN 55054-4707
Country
United States
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