The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas
Location: Matagorda Island, Texas
Accident Number: CEN22LA097
Date and Time: January 4, 2022, 11:45 Local
Registration: N188DS
Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On January 4, 2022, about 1145 central standard time, an Aviat A-1B airplane, N188DS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident on Matagorda Island, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to preliminary information gathered by investigators, the flight departed the McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) at 1004 and flew to the northeast and over Matagorda Island. For undetermined reasons, the airplane landed on Matagorda Island.
A photograph of the airplane depicted substantial damage to the right wing and the fuselage.
Both landing gear collapsed. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Registration: N188DS
Model/Series: A-1B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
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Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
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Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 28.197,-96.677 (est)
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