Accident · 2015-03-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-03-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- RAINBOW AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD AEROTRIKE (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- EASLER, KELLY LEE Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- EASLER, KELLY LEE
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral or bank control during takeoff, which resulted in collision with, and subsequent suspension from, a tree. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was his attempt to jump out of the trike to a nearby tree limb.
Source: NTSB case ERA15LA219Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private / Sport | None | 50 | Class 3 (1996-03-29) | 150 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.