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February 9, 2008 · Christen Industries Eagle II · N712RP
Boone, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Boone, NC
Aircraft
Christen Industries Eagle II
Tail Number
N712RP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA097
The pilot of the Christen Eagle II said he was "lined up well," for the runway but just prior to landing, the left wing struck trees, and the airplane impacted the ground near the runway threshold. The airplane came to rest inverted, and even though it was upside down, and the pilot had difficulty releasing the canopy, he was able to exit the airplane unassisted. Photographic evidence indicated that the trees were located approximately 80 feet prior to the threshold, with tops approximately 20 feet above the runway elevation. The runway threshold was not displaced, and the presence of the trees was not included in the commercially available obstacle notation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the proximity of the trees to the threshold, and the lack of a displaced threshold.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Christen Eagle II said he was "lined up well," for the runway but just prior to landing, the left wing struck trees, and the airplane impacted the ground near the runway threshold. The airplane came to rest inverted, and even though it was upside down, and the pilot had difficulty releasing the canopy, he was able to exit the airplane unassisted. Photographic evidence indicated that the trees were located approximately 80 feet prior to the threshold, with tops approximately 20 feet above the runway elevation. The runway threshold was not displaced, and the presence of the trees was not included in the commercially available obstacle notation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EST
Nearest AirportBoone Inc Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChristen Industries Eagle II
Tail NumberN712RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1D · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 25 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time15:02
Weather SourceWFAC