PIPER PA-22-108
Lockhart, TX, March 7, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lockhart, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.86946, -97.67033 |
| Airport | Lockhart Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA217 |
| Event ID | 20110308X74431 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-108 |
| Registration # | N4571Z |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Full Narrative
Local law enforcement reported that several witnesses observed an airplane, matching the description of the accident airplane, buzzing homes and automobiles on the afternoon of the accident. Later, the airplane accident site was discovered just west of the airport property. The airplane had impacted trees and came to rest inverted. The empennage was bent and twisted 180 degrees beneath the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane and its systems revealed no mechanical anomalies. Attempts to contact the pilot were unsuccessful.
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.