N92TG – GIER TRAVIS H AVENTURA II – 2008-09-28 NTSB Accident Report

On September 28, 2008, a Gier Travis H AVENTURA II (N92TG) was involved in an incident near Montgomery, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

Shortly after takeoff the non-certificated pilot lost control of the amphibious airplane and impacted trees and subsequently the ground. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The airplane’s wings and fuselage sustained structural damage. The pilot reported that a gust of wind had impacted the side of the airplane during takeoff and that he was unable to keep it out of the trees. The pilot further reported that there were no malfunctions or failures with the airplane’s flight controls or engine.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DFW08CA239. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92TG.