Aviation accident SEA07FA263

1 fatal · Aero Vodochody L-39C · 2007-09-13 · Reno, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA07FA263
Event ID: 20070924X01438
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-09-13
Location: Reno, NV, USA
Coordinates: 39.664165, -119.883888

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Aero Vodochody
Model: L-39C
Registration: N139DK
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence while maneuvering over a race course. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the encounter occurred.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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