CircumFlightN43272 accident
NTSB CEN23LA143 · 2023-03-25 · Hillsboro, MO
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach, the right wing of the airplane struck the top of a tree about 40 feet above ground level. This resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at an altitude too low to allow for recovery. The airplane impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach to landing. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 300
- Wind speed (kt)
- 4
- Temperature (F)
- 61
- Nearest airport
- Private strip on owner's land
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 797
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N43272 | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Approach-VFR pattern final Aerodynamic stall/spin | Cruise |