# NTSB Accident LAX01LA087
> **SUTTON TAILWIND W-8L** · 2001-02-04 · RENO, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA087
- **Event ID:** 20010209X00430
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-02-04
- **Location:** RENO, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.839168, -119.746948
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SUTTON TAILWIND
- **Model:** W-8L
- **Registration:** N12079
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot performed aerobatics at low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the gound resulting in a collision with the terrain.

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