Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 19, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA419
Location
Leander, TX
Event ID
20100722X42234
Coordinates
30.601943, -97.818885
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MOTES JAMES T
Address
4231 POST RD
City
WINSTON
State / Zip Code
GA 30187-1139
Country
United States
Analysis
While on a low final approach, the tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane experienced a downdraft over an area of trees. The pilot initiated full engine power; however, the airplane continued to settle until the right landing gear impacted the top branches of a tree. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed successfully. Once back to the hangar the pilot exited the airplane and discovered that the fuselage had sustained structural damage during the impact.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA419