Pilot Debrief

HOFFMAN DAVID K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE near Payette, ID — 2014-07-01

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Date
2014-07-01
Location
Payette, ID, USA
Airport
S75
Aircraft
HOFFMAN DAVID K HOFFMAN BMW AIRTRIKE
Registration
N190DH
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.

NTSB narrative

During a practice approach, the pilot attempted a go-around. While initiating the climb, the trike's left wing suddenly dropped and struck the ground. The trike subsequently cartwheeled and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the trike that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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