1 fatal · NYE KR-2 · 1999-09-15 · MARIPOSA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA303
Event ID
20001212X19805
Type
Accident
Date
1999-09-15
Location
MARIPOSA, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
NYE
Model
KR-2
Registration
N71KN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing an intentional steep right bank turning maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and descent into terrain.