Summary
On February 19, 2024, a Cub Crafters CCX-2000 (N358AK) was involved in an accident near Laotto, IN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to continue an approach with his vision obscured by sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N358AK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper decision to continue an approach with his vision obscured by sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA116