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May 11, 2019 · Cub Crafters Carbon CUB EX Undesignat · N56XC
Grand Junction, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Aircraft
Cub Crafters Carbon CUB EX Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N56XC
Operator
Tesla Sunsets
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA262
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering through a canyon at low altitude, the left wing struck a power line that he did not see. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering through a canyon at low altitude, the left wing struck a power line that he did not see. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCub Crafters Carbon CUB EX Undesignat
Tail NumberN56XC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTesla Sunsets
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO