Travel Air 2000
Shelter Island, NY — June 30, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA417 |
| Event ID | 20180702X92914 |
| Location | Shelter Island, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.07167, -72.32667 |
| Airport | KLENAWICUS AIRFIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Travel Air |
| Model | 2000 |
| 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 clearance from a tree during taxi.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron.
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.