N553ATTRENDAK TAURUS2023-03-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

TRENDAK TAURUSS/N: T&S F26917S

Summary

On March 11, 2023, a Trendak TAURUS (N553AT) was involved in an accident near Strawberry Reservoir, UT. 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 clearance from the snow-covered lake while flying at a low altitude.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N553AT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 11, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA126
Location
Strawberry Reservoir, UT
Event ID
20230313106882
Coordinates
40.170000, -111.130000
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 clearance from the snow-covered lake while flying at a low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TRENDAK
Serial Number
T&S F26917S
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
TAURUSSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANDREW LARRY G
Address
880 W 800 N
Status
Deregistered
City
MAPLETON
State / Zip Code
UT 84664-3456
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# WPR23LA126