AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA

Belton, TX, May 27, 2010

Event Information

DateMay 27, 2010
Event TypeACC
LocationBelton, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates31.19361, -97.40722
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberCEN10CA270
Event ID20100527X32154

Aircraft

MakeAEROPRO CZ
ModelEUROFOX LSA
Registration #N817P
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, while landing his light-sport airplane in a field; he lost control of the airplane and impacted a fence. The pilot stated that he had used the field numerous times for landings; however, on this landing he conducted a “full-flaps landing.” The pilot added that the airplane’s left strut collided with a fence post and the fuselage was “messed up.” Additionally, he stated that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airplane, prior to the accident.

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.

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