Mini-MAX 1600R Sport
South Bend, IN — December 13, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA074 |
| Event ID | 20211215104408 |
| Location | South Bend, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.66458, -86.35516 |
| Airport | CHAIN-O-LAKES |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Mini-MAX |
| Model | 1600R Sport |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s low-level flight and poor visual lookout which resulted in collision with a light pole on final approach and the pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane under the influence of alcohol.
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.