Just Highlander, N100GH: Accident occurred August 14, 2021 in Waller, Texas

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas

https://registry.faa.gov/N100GH

Location: Waller, Texas

Accident Number: CEN21LA375

Date and Time: August 14, 2021, 14:50 Local

Registration: N100GH

Aircraft: HALEY Highlander 

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On August 14, 2021, about 1450 central daylight time, a Haley Highlander, N100GH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Waller, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The pilot reported that he took off for the local area flight with about 15 gallons of fuel. About 40 minutes into the flight, and at an altitude of about 1,000 ft, the engine started to surge. The pilot was unable to stop the surge and the airplane started to lose altitude. The pilot initiated a landing to a dirt road, but the airplane descended into a cornfield about 100 yards short. During landing, the landing gear collapsed, and the right wing sustained substantial damage.

The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: HALEY

Registration: N100GH

Model/Series: Highlander

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built: Yes

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KDWH, 152 ft msl 

Observation Time: 14:50 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 17 Nautical Miles

Temperature/Dew Point: 33°C /23°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 5500 ft AGL 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 2 knots / , 160°

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 29.87 inches Hg 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Departure Point: Cypress, TX (TS07)

Destination: Waller, TX

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries:

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 30.048516,-95.88081