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Aviation accident WPR13CA235

MINR · SWANSON TIGER MOTH 80 · 2013-05-17 · Lynden, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR13CA235
Event ID
20130517X02521
Type
Accident
Date
2013-05-17
Location
Lynden, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.955833, -122.458053

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
SWANSON
Model
TIGER MOTH 80
Registration
N928VS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach and his obscured vision due to the sun glare.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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