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March 7, 2011 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4571Z
Lockhart, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lockhart, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4571Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA217
Local law enforcement reported that several witnesses observed an airplane, matching the description of the accident airplane, flying low over homes and automobiles on the afternoon of the accident. Later, the wreckage was discovered just west of the airport property. The airplane had impacted trees and came to rest inverted. The empennage was bent and twisted 180 degrees beneath the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
Local law enforcement reported that several witnesses observed an airplane, matching the description of the accident airplane, buzzing homes and automobiles on the afternoon of the accident. Later, the airplane accident site was discovered just west of the airport property. The airplane had impacted trees and came to rest inverted. The empennage was bent and twisted 180 degrees beneath the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no mechanical anomalies. Attempts to contact the pilot were unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportLockhart Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4571Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 17 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC