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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Piper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TX · March 7, 2011

Date: March 7, 2011 · 17:20 local
Place: Lockhart, TX
Airport: Lockhart Municipal
Phase of flight: Other, Specify
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N4571Z
NTSB investigation: NTSBCEN11CA217
Reported as: Piper PA-22-108
Reported engine: Lycoming 0-235 series
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 1
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot

N4571ZRegistration cancelled Aug 19, 2013 · Piper PA-22-108S/N 22-8080 · Built 1961 Airframe modelPiper PA-22-108 Engine modelLycoming 0-235 series4 cycle

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What happened

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Pilot departed 50R in an unregistered aircraft, reportly flying 300 feet and below around town, aircraft struck trees and impacted ground, aircraft destroyed with minor injuries to occupants. Pilot will not provide information for report.

As the FAA filed it

PILOT DEPARTED 50R IN AN UNREGISTERED AIRCRAFT, REPORTLY FLYING 300 FEET AND BELOW AROUND TOWN, AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND IMPACTED GROUND, AIRCRAFT DESTROYED WITH MINOR INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. PILOT WILL NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR REPORT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB CEN11CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLockhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.Mar 7, 2011 · Substantial damage