1 fatal · Ramsey RV-8A · 2005-02-05 · Rochester, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05LA065
Event ID
20050208X00148
Type
Accident
Date
2005-02-05
Location
Rochester, IN, USA
Coordinates
41.065555, -86.181663
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ramsey
Model
RV-8A
Registration
N44RX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the airport which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.