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June 30, 2017 · Urbanczyk Miroslaw Radio Flyer NO Series · N385MU
Tehachapi, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Aircraft
Urbanczyk Miroslaw Radio Flyer NO Series (2009)
Tail Number
N385MU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA375
According to a local news report, after the accident, the noncertificated pilot stated, "The wind got the better of me and the near-death experience is pretty interesting." He further stated, "I tried to level out before the crash into the house and aimed for the tree. I thought we were dead and I pulled the yoke as far as I could to get the elevation leveled out, which saved our life. I hit the tree with the wing and we spun and landed." Subsequently, the airplane came to rest in the residential neighborhood. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. After multiple requests, the noncertificated pilot failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 320° at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot departed on runway 29.
NTSB Probable Cause
The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from residential buildings and trees in gusting wind conditions.
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According to a local news report, after the accident the non-certificated pilot stated, "The wind got the better of me and the near death experience is pretty interesting." He further stated, "I tried to level out before the crash into the house and aimed for the tree. I thought we were dead and I pulled the yoke as far as I could to get the elevation leveled out, which saved our life. I hit the tree with the wing and we spun and landed." Subsequently, the airplane came to rest in the residential neighborhood. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. After multiple requests, the non-certificated pilot failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, as required. The automated weather observation system on the accident site airport reported, about the time of the accident, the wind from 320° at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot departed on runway 29.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:37 PDT
Nearest AirportTehachapi Muni (0nm W)
Runway29
Runway Length4040 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUrbanczyk Miroslaw Radio Flyer NO Series
Tail NumberN385MU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC