Trick Trikes STSS N5152E

Summary

On 26 August 2012 at about 20:35 local time, a Trick Trikes STSS registered N5152E was involved in an accident near Wanamingo, Minnesota, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 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

26 August 2012 at 20:35

Classification

Accident

Location

Wanamingo, Minnesota, United States

Nearest airport

Cherry Grove (PVT)

Coordinates

44.2669, -92.8036

Aircraft

Trick Trikes STSS

Registration

N5152E

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

South St Paul → Wanamingo

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12CA588

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.