PIPER PA-11
Leander, TX, June 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Leander, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.60194, -97.81889 |
| Airport | Kittie Hill |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA419 |
| Event ID | 20100722X42234 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-11 |
| Registration # | N4969M |
| Operator | CAMPBELL DAVID |
| Owner | CAMPBELL DAVID |
| 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 trees during approach.
Full Narrative
While on a low final approach, the tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane experienced a downdraft over an area of trees. The pilot initiated full engine power; however, the airplane continued to settle until the right landing gear impacted the top branches of a tree. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed successfully. Once back to the hangar the pilot exited the airplane and discovered that the fuselage had sustained structural damage during the impact.
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.