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June 30, 2018 · Travel Air 2000 Undesignat · N8870
Shelter Island, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelter Island, NY
Aircraft
Travel Air 2000 Undesignat (1929)
Tail Number
N8870
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA417
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKlenawicus Airfield (0nm NNE)
Runway20
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTravel Air 2000 Undesignat
Tail NumberN8870
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-6N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO