N5875GGRASSMAN TIMOTHY B RV-14A2023-11-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRASSMAN TIMOTHY B RV-14AS/N: 140691

Summary

On November 03, 2023, a Grassman Timothy B RV-14A (N5875G) was involved in an incident near Houston, TX. 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 bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5875G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA035
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20231109193365
Coordinates
30.392952, -95.444438
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRASSMAN TIMOTHY B
Serial Number
140691
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
RV-14A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-14A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRASSMAN TIMOTHY B
Address
19814 SAGE TREE TRL
City
HUMBLE
State / Zip Code
TX 77346-1694
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# CEN24LA035