Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA181
Location
Chesaning, MI
Event ID
20240514194248
Coordinates
43.181023, -84.132446
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOTROD AVIATION LLC
Address
1285 S JACKSON ST STE D
City
GREENCASTLE
State / Zip Code
IN 46135-9031
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# CEN24LA181