Aviation accident ERA13CA310

Name: aviation accident: SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 E near Tullahoma (2013-04-12)
Start: 2013-04-12
Location: Tullahoma, TN, USA

NONE · SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO ASH 26 E · 2013-04-12 · Tullahoma, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA13CA310
Event ID: 20130702X20438
Type: Accident
Date: 2013-04-12
Location: Tullahoma, TN, USA
Coordinates: 35.380001, -86.246665

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER GMBH & CO
Model: ASH 26 E
Registration: N26EL
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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