Trick Trikes Eagle
Eustis, FL — March 17, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Eustis, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.84333, -81.63000 |
| Airport | Mid Florida Air Service Airpor |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA177 |
| Event ID | 20130320X55605 |
Aircraft
| Make | Trick Trikes |
| Model | Eagle |
| Registration # | N44565 |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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 control of the weight-shift aircraft during the final approach to land.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the weight shift aircraft, he noticed the wind speed increasing and decided to return to the airport. While on final approach to runway 18, approximately 30 feet above ground level, the aircraft incurred “turbulence,” it veered to the left, and the pilot unsuccessfully attempted to gain altitude in order to avoid colliding with trees. The aircraft settled into the trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the keel and spar of the aircraft. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. Winds, recorded at an airport 10 miles to the west of the accident location, about the time of the accident, were from 150 degrees at 7 knots.
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.