AVIAT A1
Kernville, CA — August 8, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 8, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA261 |
| Event ID | 20200808X93253 |
| Location | Kernville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.22417, -118.49778 |
| Airport | PVT Burnt Corral Meadow |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT |
| Model | A1 |
| 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
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during short final, just before he initiated a landing flare, he lost sight of the dirt airstrip and initiated a go around. Shortly after, the pilot turned right, but he quickly realized that he would not be able to outclimb several treetops, so he lowered the nose attitude. Subsequently, the right wing struck a tree, the airplane impacted the ground at a steep angle and came to rest inverted. The airplane's wings and fuselage were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine 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.