ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 147963
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| Date: | Sunday 26 August 2012 |
| Time: | 15:35 |
| Type: | Trick Trike, STSS |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5152E |
| MSN: | STSS002 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 205 hours |
| Engine model: | Suzuki G1388 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Near Wanamingo, Minnesota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | South St Paul, MN (SGS) |
| Wanamingo, MN (PVT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Aug-2012 11:12 | gerard57 | Added |
| 27-Aug-2012 14:50 | bizjets101 | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Source] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 28-Nov-2017 13:18 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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