THOMPSON EDWARD LM-5X-W
Limington, ME, May 25, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Limington, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.76295, -70.67223 |
| Airport | LIMINGTON-HARMON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA243 |
| Event ID | 20230525192234 |
Aircraft
| Make | THOMPSON EDWARD |
| Model | LM-5X-W |
| Registration # | N970CE |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a tree during landing.
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.