GIER TRAVIS H AVENTURA II
Montgomery, TX — September 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Montgomery, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.38778, -95.69639 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA239 |
| Event ID | 20081004X12033 |
Aircraft
| Make | GIER TRAVIS H |
| Model | AVENTURA II |
| Registration # | N92TG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff the non-certificated pilot lost control of the amphibious airplane and impacted trees and subsequently the ground. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit unassisted. The airplane’s wings and fuselage sustained structural damage. The pilot reported that a gust of wind had impacted the side of the airplane during takeoff and that he was unable to keep it out of the trees. The pilot further reported that there were no malfunctions or failures with the airplane’s flight controls or engine.
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.