Had Survived The Accident, But Fall Caused More Serious Injuries

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident that resulted in the fatal injury of the pilot of a CGS Aviation Hawk Arrow II airplane.

The accident occurred October 20, 2014, about 1737 central daylight time. The airplane impacted terrain during approach for landing at the Country Air Estates Airport (1AF9), Lonoke, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which departed without a flight plan.

According to first responders, the pilot stated the engine lost power as he was attempting to land. The aircraft impacted a tree near the approach end of Runway 18 and came to rest in the tree, about 25 feet above the ground. The passenger disconnected from his seat restraints and climbed down the tree. The pilot disconnected from his seat restraints and attempted to climb down the tree, but fell to the ground. After transport to a local hospital, the pilot passed away.

(Image from file. Not accident airplane)

FMI: www.ntsb.gov