N863SLAIRPLANE FACTORY (PTY) LTD SLING LSA2022-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AIRPLANE FACTORY (PTY) LTD SLING LSAS/N: 302

Summary

On March 23, 2022, a Airplane Factory (pty) LTD SLING LSA (N863SL) was involved in an incident near Torrance, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N863SL.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA135
Location
Torrance, CA
Event ID
20220328104847
Coordinates
33.803383, -118.339600
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRPLANE FACTORY (PTY) LTD
Serial Number
302
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
SLING LSASLG4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SLING LSA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVIATION FINANCIAL CORP
Address
3401 AIRPORT DR
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505-6157
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# WPR22LA135