N314EJOHN ESPE CRUISER2023-07-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JOHN ESPE CRUISERS/N: 12001

Summary

On July 29, 2023, a John Espe CRUISER (N314E) was involved in an incident near Buhl, ID. 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 airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA292. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N314E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 29, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA292
Location
Buhl, ID
Event ID
20230731192759
Coordinates
42.597389, -114.800630
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 airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JOHN ESPE
Serial Number
12001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
CRUISERFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CRUISER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RING NIEL W
Address
1069 E 4100 N
City
BUHL
State / Zip Code
ID 83316-5534
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# WPR23LA292