CORBEIL SHAWN CORBEIL SHAWN SER VI
Rogersburg, OR — December 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | December 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA084 |
| Event ID | 20171212X95529 |
| Location | Rogersburg, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.86472, -116.80473 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CORBEIL SHAWN |
| Model | CORBEIL SHAWN SER VI |
| 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 improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing on an unimproved airstrip, the approach was normal but after "a longer than expected float and brief touchdown", he aborted the landing and began a go-around. Once airborne, he made a shallow left turn to avoid a cliff that was off the right side of the unimproved airstrip. Subsequently, the left wing struck a tree, the airplane cartwheeled and impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.