HOFFMAN DAVID K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE
Payette, ID — July 1, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA275 |
| Event ID | 20140630X32117 |
| Location | Payette, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.09444, -116.90361 |
| Airport | Payette Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | HOFFMAN DAVID K |
| Model | HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.
Full Narrative
During a practice approach, the pilot attempted a go-around. While initiating the climb, the trike's left wing suddenly dropped and struck the ground. The trike subsequently cartwheeled and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the trike that would have precluded normal operation.
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.