Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 28, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA244
Location
Eunice, LA
Event ID
20180430X13049
Coordinates
30.459722, -92.421943
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 a tree while on approach to land.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAIGLE ALLEN R
Address
2953 BAYOU MALLET HWY 367
City
EUNICE
State / Zip Code
LA 70535-7728
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during final, the airplane struck a tree. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard and the landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and front windshield.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA244