1 fatal · Butzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1 · 2003-09-16 · Escondido, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03LA289
Event ID
20030918X01558
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-16
Location
Escondido, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.183334, -117
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Butzbach
Model
Smith Miniplane DSA1
Registration
N40DB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.