Aviation accident DEN06LA026

2 fatal · Syracuse Kitfox · 2005-12-24 · Niwot, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN06LA026
Event ID: 20051228X02019
Type: Accident
Date: 2005-12-24
Location: Niwot, CO, USA
Coordinates: 40.039443, -105.22583

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Syracuse
Model: Kitfox
Registration: N94CV
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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