Aviation accident FTW98FA063

3 fatal · Pitts S-2B · 1997-12-07 · BOZEMAN, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW98FA063
Event ID: 20001208X09299
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-12-07
Location: BOZEMAN, MT, USA
Coordinates: 45.769798, -110.930053

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Pitts
Model: S-2B
Registration: N693SB
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the pilot of N693SB not following procedures and directives, and using poor judgment in regards to where he performed aerobatics.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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