The “Tailcone” Started To Violently Shake And He Decided To Land Off-Airport

Location: Lander, WY Accident Number: WPR22LA352
Date & Time: September 15, 2022, 15:04 Local Registration: N5148G
Aircraft: Jacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On September 15, 2022, at about 1504 mountain daylight time, a CGS Hawk, N5148G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lander, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. 

According to the pilot, he was on a cross-country flight from Cle Elum Municipal Airport (S93), Cle Elum, Washington, with the intended destination of Isabell Field Airport (4A9), Fort Payne, Alabama. The pilot stated that after an intermediate stop at Hunt Field Airport (KLND), Lander, Wyoming, the “tailcone” started to violently shake and he decided to land off-airport. The airplane touched down hard and subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage.

The airplane and engine were recovered for further examination.

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