Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with trees.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he encountered a gust of wind during the landing flare and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the airplane began moving to the left and the pilot applied power to go-around. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the left during the aborted landing, departed the runway, and impacted trees that were located about 115 feet to the left of the runway.
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA145 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 5, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Canton, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Thompson Field (1TA7)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aeropro Cz A220
- N-number
- N841S
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2014
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.