N984TPPIPISTREL TAURUS2024-02-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPISTREL TAURUSS/N: 167TET

Summary

On February 01, 2024, a Pipistrel TAURUS (N984TP) was involved in an incident near Waller, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N984TP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 1, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA110
Location
Waller, TX
Event ID
20240207193757
Coordinates
30.192700, -95.963200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL
Serial Number
167TET
Engine Type
Electric
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
TAURUSPIT4
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
TAURUS ELECTRO G2.5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TEXAS SOARING BATS LLC
Address
10907 RAMPART ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77096-6016
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# CEN24LA110