SERS · Sukhoi SU-31 · 2007-08-23 · Markham, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC07LA201
Event ID
20070927X01456
Type
Accident
Date
2007-08-23
Location
Markham, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.976943, -77.953056
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Sukhoi
Model
SU-31
Registration
N131BW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.