Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 14, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA288
Location
Hell's Canyon, OR
Event ID
20090615X33400
Coordinates
45.865001, -116.805000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAZENBY GARY M
Address
PO BOX 233
City
GRANGEVILLE
State / Zip Code
ID 83530-0233
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he turned slightly to the right to better align the airplane with the runway. As the airplane crossed the approach end of the runway, the right wing struck a small tree. Subsequently the airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground resulting in structural damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airplane flight control system prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA288