Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 30, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA417
Location
Shelter Island, NY
Event ID
20180702X92914
Coordinates
41.071666, -72.326667
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 during taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EAST HAMPTON AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 968
City
WAINSCOTT
State / Zip Code
NY 11975-0968
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
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# GAA18CA417