Travel Air 2000 near Shelter Island, NY — 2018-06-30
Final reportGAA18CA417
- Date
- 2018-06-30
- Location
- Shelter Island, NY, USA
- Airport
- NY03
- Aircraft
- Travel Air 2000
- Registration
- N8870
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing, while making a 180° left turn at the end of the runway, the right wing struck a tree branch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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