NONE · Eiriavion Oy PIK-20E · 1997-06-23 · ROCHESTER, VT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA127
Event ID
20001208X08231
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-23
Location
ROCHESTER, VT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Eiriavion Oy
Model
PIK-20E
Registration
N1043G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather that consisted of downdrafts and his inadequate start procedures that resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.