Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA270

Belton, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N817P

AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA

Analysis

According to the pilot, while landing his light-sport airplane in a field, he lost control of the airplane and impacted a fence. The pilot stated that he had used the field numerous times for landings; however, on this landing he conducted a “full-flaps landing.” The pilot added that the airplane’s left strut collided with a fence post and the fuselage was “messed up.” Additionally, he stated that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airplane, prior to the accident.

Factual Information

According to the pilot, while landing his light-sport airplane in a field; he lost control of the airplane and impacted a fence. The pilot stated that he had used the field numerous times for landings; however, on this landing he conducted a “full-flaps landing.” The pilot added that the airplane’s left strut collided with a fence post and the fuselage was “messed up.” Additionally, he stated that the wind was calm at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airplane, prior to the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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