N709CWWHITTEN ROBINSON AVENTURA II2022-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

WHITTEN ROBINSON AVENTURA IIS/N: AA2A0143

Summary

On July 23, 2022, a Whitten Robinson AVENTURA II (N709CW) was involved in an accident near Meritt Island, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. 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 control of the airplane during final approach to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and collision with a fence and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA332. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N709CW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 23, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA332
Location
Meritt Island, FL
Event ID
20220724105556
Coordinates
28.341611, -80.685472
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and collision with a fence and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WHITTEN ROBINSON
Serial Number
AA2A0143
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
AVENTURA IIX4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLONDIN RICHARD J
Address
960 S COURTENAY PKWY
Status
Deregistered
City
MERRITT ISLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32952-5010
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# ERA22LA332