2 fatal · Gray Jerry Kitfox · 2003-05-31 · Jerome, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA175
Event ID
20030605X00793
Type
Accident
Date
2003-05-31
Location
Jerome, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.758335, -112.110275
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Gray Jerry
Model
Kitfox
Registration
N111BM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude from rising terrain, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain.