Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 2, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA233
Location
Cedarburg, WI
Event ID
20080827X01338
Coordinates
43.329166, -87.997222
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 not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BUG SMASHERS LLC
Address
1310 GRAND ST
City
WINFIELD
State / Zip Code
KS 67156-8413
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff the airplane was "struck by wind shear" from its right side. He reported that the airplane "lost perhaps 20' - 30' of altitude" and that he "could not avoid impact with the tree." The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA233