HUNTER A-20 VISTA CRUISER
Molalla, OR — May 14, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA206 |
| Event ID | 20120514X92525 |
| Location | Molalla, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.14611, -122.61750 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUNTER |
| Model | A-20 VISTA CRUISER |
| 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 rock during an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the flight he was locating off airport landing locations and observed a dirt road that appeared to be suitable for landing. The pilot stated that he performed a flat approach to the road with power and landed hard. Subsequently, the left wing struck a rock and the airplane immediately veered to the left and the main landing gear separated, which resulted in structural damage to the left and right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.