1 fatal · Guy PITTS S-1S · 1999-07-11 · NORWALK, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC99LA171
Event ID
20001212X19340
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-11
Location
NORWALK, OH, USA
Coordinates
41.240013, -82.610031
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Guy
Model
PITTS S-1S
Registration
N2118
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low level aerobatic maneuver, and his subsequent loss of awareness regarding the location of trees at that level.