GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2
Hamilton, TX, June 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hamilton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.69833, -98.09639 |
| Airport | Muxworthy Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA349 |
| Event ID | 20090611X23108 |
Aircraft
| Make | GREAT LAKES |
| Model | 2T-1A-2 |
| Registration # | N3812F |
| 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 while on short final.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on the third leg of a cross-country flight when he lost his ground reference and became lost. He saw an airfield and decided to land and determine where he was. While on short final approach, the airplane was allowed to descend below a normal glideslope and the airplane's left main landing gear contacted a tree. The airplane's airspeed rapidly decayed and the airplane entered a stall, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled.
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.