Pilot Debrief

SABRE TRIKE near Peoria, AZ — 2010-12-02

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Date
2010-12-02
Location
Peoria, AZ, USA
Airport
P48
Aircraft
SABRE TRIKE
Registration
N765MH
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

During a personal flight, the experimental light-sport weight-shift-control aircraft was observed by witnesses in a spiraling descent until it impacted the ground. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided using cement as ballast, affecting control.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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