Summary
On May 25, 2023, a Thompson Edward LM-5X-W (N970CE) was involved in an incident near Limington, ME. 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 inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a tree during landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N970CE.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a tree during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA243