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Aviation accident WPR11FA225

2 fatal · P&M AVIATION LTD PEGASUS QUIK 912S · 2011-05-17 · Hanalei, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR11FA225
Event ID
20110517X13240
Type
Accident
Date
2011-05-17
Location
Hanalei, HI, USA
Coordinates
22.166944, -159.659729

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
P&M AVIATION LTD
Model
PEGASUS QUIK 912S
Registration
N705PM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft in excess of the maximum gross weight limit.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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