Aviation accident NYC07LA148

2 fatal · Syracuse Vans RV-4 · 2007-06-24 · Wallkill, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC07LA148
Event ID: 20070628X00844
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-06-24
Location: Wallkill, NY, USA
Coordinates: 41.498889, -74.345558

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Syracuse
Model: Vans RV-4
Registration: N14VS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt low altitude aerobatics, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the aerobatics, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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