# NTSB Accident LAX01GA291
> **Grumman TS-2A** · 2001-08-28 · Hopland, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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