Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA194
Location
Breaux Bridge, LA
Event ID
20240520194289
Coordinates
30.327389, -91.856208
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SOIGNIER KENNETH E
Address
1673C ANSE BROUSSARD HWY
City
BREAUX BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70517-6722
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# CEN24LA194