N190DHHOFFMAN DAVID K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE2014-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HOFFMAN DAVID K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKES/N: 777

Summary

On July 01, 2014, a Hoffman David K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE (N190DH) was involved in an accident near Payette, ID. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.

During a practice approach, the pilot attempted a go-around. While initiating the climb, the trike's left wing suddenly dropped and struck the ground. The trike subsequently cartwheeled and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the trike that would have precluded normal operation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR14CA275. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N190DH.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA275
Location
Payette, ID
Event ID
20140630X32117
Coordinates
44.094444, -116.903610
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's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HOFFMAN DAVID K
Serial Number
777
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKEEBOY
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOFFMAN DAVID K
Address
1479 TRAVIS PL
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83713-7960
Country
United States

Analysis

During a practice approach, the pilot attempted a go-around. While initiating the climb, the trike's left wing suddenly dropped and struck the ground. The trike subsequently cartwheeled and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the trike that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA275