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May 27, 2011 · Cubcrafters CC11-160 · N844ES

Goldthwaite, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goldthwaite, TX
Aircraft
Cubcrafters CC11-160
Tail Number
N844ES
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA363

During the off-airport landing roll to an area of mowed grass, the airplane impacted a berm and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The top of the rudder was crushed and a wing strut on the left side was bent. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Effect on operation - C

Full Narrative

During the off airport landing roll to an area of mowed grass, the airplane impacted a berm and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The top of the rudder was crushed and a wing strut on the left side was bent. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCubcrafters CC11-160
Tail NumberN844ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCubcrafters · CC 340 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time19:53

Appendix: Source Data