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Aviation accident CHI08CA261

MINR · NTBK Wag Aero Sport · 2008-08-21 · Oxford, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI08CA261
Event ID
20080919X01502
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-21
Location
Oxford, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.753055, -91.723335

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
NTBK
Model
Wag Aero Sport
Registration
N141ST
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot misjudged his approach path which resulted in insufficient altitude and the subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the dusk lighting conditions.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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