Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B near Matagorda Island, TX — 2022-01-04

Final reportCEN22LA097
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Date
2022-01-04
Location
Matagorda Island, TX, USA
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Registration
N188DS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was performing a precautionary landing on a beach when the airplane veered left and impacted a sand dune, resulting in substantial damage. Following the accident, he reported to his insurance company that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and that he chose to land on the beach to take a photo. The airplane was not examined following the accident; however, the circumstances are consistent with the pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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