ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 244571
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| Date: | Friday 30 October 2020 |
| Time: | c. 17:00 |
| Type: | Weight-Shift-Control Trike |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Val Verde County, Del Rio, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The weight-shift-control (WSC) aircraft sustained apparent substantial damage upon impact with terrain in Del Rio, Texas. The sole pilot onboard the ultralight trike, recovered the following day, received serious injuries.
Sources:
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-air-and-marine-operations-rescues-downed-pilot
https://stlnewsusa.livejournal.com/3257269.html
https://www.flight-mechanic.com/weight-shift-control-flexible-wing-aircraft-aerodynamics-part-one/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Nov-2020 16:42 | Geno | Added |
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