N44DYPHOENIX AIR U-15 PHOENIX2021-11-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PHOENIX AIR U-15 PHOENIXS/N: 02

Summary

On November 18, 2021, a Phoenix Air U-15 PHOENIX (N44DY) was involved in an incident near Carlsbad, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain distance with an airport sign while taxiing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44DY.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 18, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA042
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Event ID
20211119104275
Coordinates
33.128373, -117.278580
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 distance with an airport sign while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PHOENIX AIR
Serial Number
02
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
U-15 PHOENIXU15
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
U-15 PHOENIX

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEVY DOUGLAS R
Address
3351 AVENIDA DE LOYOLA
City
OCEANSIDE
State / Zip Code
CA 92056-3224
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# WPR22LA042