# NTSB Accident FTW96FA092
> **KRUETER KR-2** · 1996-01-15 · WATKINS, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96FA092
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05126
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-01-15
- **Location:** WATKINS, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.750228, -104.600013
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** KRUETER
- **Model:** KR-2
- **Registration:** N8019C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.  Factors were a lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of experience in the make and model.

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