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Aviation accident LAX03FA102

2 fatal · Mitchell CH-801 · 2003-02-28 · Nicholas, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX03FA102
Event ID
20030312X00321
Type
Accident
Date
2003-02-28
Location
Nicholas, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.933334, -121.633331

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Mitchell
Model
CH-801
Registration
N235RJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

an in-flight structural failure due to the pilot exceeding the design limitations of the airplane. Drug impairment was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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