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May 9, 2006 · Lanford Antares MA-33 · N582AK
Trapper Creek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Trapper Creek, AK
Aircraft
Lanford Antares MA-33
Tail Number
N582AK
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA051
The non-certificated pilot was landing the experimental amateur-built, weight-shift airplane at an off airport landing site under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during final approach the airplane's right wing struck a tall tree, and descended uncontrolled, striking the ground on the right side of the landing area. The pilot reported the airplane sustained structural damage to the "trike unit," mast, and wing keel.
NTSB Probable Cause
The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during final approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot was landing the experimental amateur-built, weight-shift, airplane at an off airport landing site under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during final approach the airplane's right wing struck a tall tree, and descended uncontrolled, striking the ground on the right side of the landing area. The pilot reported the airplane sustained structural damage to the "trike unit," mast, and wing keel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLanford Antares MA-33
Tail NumberN582AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 DC · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO