2 fatal · Grumman TS-2A · 2001-08-28 · Hopland, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01GA291
Event ID
20010914X01949
Type
Accident
Date
2001-08-28
Location
Hopland, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.018054, -123.194168
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Grumman
Model
TS-2A
Registration
N442DF
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a factor.