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May 25, 2023 · Thompson Edward LM-5X-W · N970CE
Limington, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Limington, ME
Aircraft
Thompson Edward LM-5X-W (2019)
Tail Number
N970CE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA243
The pilot reported that despite the winds being calm at the surface, shortly after departing for the accident flight he encountered gusty wind above the trees near the airport. He continued around the traffic pattern and planned to land in an area of grass next to the paved runway. During the final approach to land, a sudden gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right of the runway toward trees and a hangar. The pilot described that there was not enough time to initiate a go around before the airplane contacted a tree and then the hangar. The airplane came to rest upside down on the ground and the fuselage and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a tree during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that despite the winds being calm at the surface, shortly after departing for the accident flight he encountered gusty wind above the trees near the airport. He continued around the traffic pattern and planned to land in an area of grass next to the paved runway. During the final approach to land, a sudden gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right of the runway toward trees and a hangar. The pilot described that there was not enough time to initiate a go around before the airplane contacted a tree and then the hangar. The airplane came to rest upside down on the ground and the fuselage and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLimington-Harmon (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThompson Edward LM-5X-W
Tail NumberN970CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsValley Engineering · VW 2276 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point53 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO