Collard Dragonfly
Big Sping, TX — August 4, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Big Sping, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.21250, -101.52500 |
| Airport | BIG SPRING MC MAHON-WRINKLE |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA203 |
| Event ID | 20080912X01444 |
Aircraft
| Make | Collard |
| Model | Dragonfly |
| Registration # | N793TW |
| Owner | Colorado Aerosports LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Loss of aircraft control due to inadvertent penetration of a dust devil.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported departing the airport in "challenging wind and [thermal] conditions." An automated weather reporting facility on the airport reported winds 50 degrees from runway heading at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. After six successful touch-and-gos, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a seventh approach. While turning base to final the pilot experienced a loss of aircraft control and impacted terrain. The pilot reported that dust devils were "prevalent in the area at that time."
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.