Pilot Debrief

Trick Trikes STSS near Wanamingo, MN — 2012-08-26

Final reportCEN12CA588
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Date
2012-08-26
Location
Wanamingo, MN, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Trick Trikes STSS
Registration
N5152E
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had completed one low approach in the weight-shift-controlled airplane and was making a second low approach at a slower speed and lower altitude. As the airplane started to climb after the low approach, the passenger asked the pilot if the airplane could be maneuvered to the left to avoid trees on the right side. The pilot stated that he began a turn to the left, and the airplane lost lift and speed. He attempted to recover, but the airplane struck a corn crop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He stated that the accident was avoidable and was due to pilot error.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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