N438BLAero Bristell Bristell LSA2020-10-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Aero Bristell Bristell LSAS/N: 438

Summary

On October 18, 2020, a Aero Bristell Bristell LSA (N438BL) was involved in an accident near Carlisle, PA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. 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 clearance from trees during an attempted go-around in gusty crosswinds.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N438BL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA025
Location
Carlisle, PA
Event ID
20201019102164
Coordinates
40.188573, -77.178235
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an attempted go-around in gusty crosswinds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERO BRISTELL
Serial Number
438
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
Bristell LSAL29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MESSER ADAM
Address
240 MOORELAND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CARLISLE
State / Zip Code
PA 17013-3722
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA025