Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX08CA205

Weizer, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

UNREG

La Moutte Trike

Analysis

The non certificated pilot took off from a private airstrip and performed several touch-and-go landings. He then landed, picked up a passenger, and took off again. After the airplane climbed about 40 feet, it turned slightly, stalled, and descended rapidly before colliding with terrain.

Factual Information

According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the unregistered airplane did not meet the requirements for an ultralite airplane, and did not have a waiver. The pilot did not hold an FAA pilot certificate. The pilot took off from a private airstrip and performed several touch-and-go landings. He then landed, picked up a passenger, and took off. After the airplane climbed about 40 feet, it turned slightly, stalled, and descended rapidly before colliding with terrain.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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