Aviation accident DEN08LA040

1 fatal · Garniss STOL 701 · 2007-12-15 · Mesilla, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN08LA040
Event ID: 20080102X00001
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-12-15
Location: Mesilla, NM, USA
Coordinates: 32.286945, -106.789443

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Garniss
Model: STOL 701
Registration: N45500
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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