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March 2, 2011 · Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1 · N125GD
Brownsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brownsville, TX
Aircraft
Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
Tail Number
N125GD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA215
According to the pilot, he allowed the airplane’s airspeed to decay on final approach. He noted that this resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing. The airplane sustained damage to both wing spars, the landing gear, and both ailerons during the landing. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he allowed the airplane’s airspeed to decay on final approach. He noted that this resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing. The airplane sustained damage to both wing spars, the landing gear, and both ailerons during the landing. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CST
Nearest AirportBrownsville / S Padre Island (0nm)
Runway13R
Runway Length7399 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
Tail NumberN125GD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC