N41DH

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82AS/N: 84734

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA015
Location
Greeley, CO
Event ID
20231018193262
Coordinates
40.424728, -104.637910
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions above the hangars and the pilot’s lack of awareness of those conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
84734
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
TIGER MOTH DH 82ADH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
TIGER MOTH DH 82A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VOYAGER 180 LLC
Address
4742 SHAVANO DR
City
WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
CO 80550-2588
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# CEN24LA015