DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
Gilbert, SC — February 5, 2022
Event Information
| Date | February 5, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA116 |
| Event ID | 20220207104598 |
| Location | Gilbert, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.83716, -81.39509 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.
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.