Aviation accident DEN01FA151

2 fatal · Aviat A-1 · 2001-08-23 · Montrose, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN01FA151
Event ID: 20010904X01870
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-23
Location: Montrose, CO, USA
Coordinates: 38.215278, -108.218887

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Aviat
Model: A-1
Registration: N8HU
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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