Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 3, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA182
Location
Llano, TX
Event ID
20150714X52342
Coordinates
30.782499, -98.661941
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 directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N71108
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
2535
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PEARSON RONALD C
Address
PO BOX 953
Status
Deregistered
City
PUTNAM
State / Zip Code
TX 76469-0953
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during touchdown, he bounced three times and then attempted a go-around. During the attempted go around, the airplane veered to the left, departed the runway, and came to rest in uneven terrain. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage during the accident.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA15CA182