Aviation accident NYC08LA087

1 fatal · Unknown Free Bird Sportlite · 2008-01-27 · McCullough, AL, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC08LA087
Event ID: 20080210X00160
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-01-27
Location: McCullough, AL, USA
Coordinates: 31.166666, -87.525001

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Unknown
Model: Free Bird Sportlite
Registration: N75474
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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