De Havilland TIGER MOTH DH82A N9393

Summary

On 3 June 1999 at about 15:07 local time, a De Havilland TIGER MOTH DH82A registered N9393 was involved in an accident near Maize, Kansas, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

3 June 1999 at 15:07

Classification

Accident

Location

Maize, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Maize Airport (70K)

Coordinates

37.7702, -97.4600

Aircraft

De Havilland TIGER MOTH DH82A

Registration

N9393

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Bartlesville

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

Unk

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI99LA172

1 person had minor injuries.

the pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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He stated the local winds were gusty and alternating between east and southeast, and he used runway 17 for takeoff. He stated engine power was normal, but he was unable to maintain a climb when he reached the south end of the runway which was bordered by trees. The airplane began a descent near the end of the runway. The lower right wing contacted a tree just south of a highway which bordered the south end of the airport. The pilot stated that after the accident he noted the winds at the south side of the airport were out of the south and the wind sock at the north end of the airport was indicating winds from the northeast.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.