N122LFLANNI CHARLES T SKYRANGER II2024-05-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LANNI CHARLES T SKYRANGER IIS/N: SKR0603698

Summary

On May 11, 2024, a Lanni Charles T SKYRANGER II (N122LF) was involved in an accident near Breaux Bridge, LA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N122LF.

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

Registration
Make
LANNI CHARLES T
Serial Number
SKR0603698
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
SKYRANGER IIFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SKYRANGER II

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