2 fatal · Cirrus Design Corp SR22 · 2008-03-15 · Front Royal, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC08FA138
Event ID
20080319X00332
Type
Accident
Date
2008-03-15
Location
Front Royal, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.905555, -78.318885
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cirrus Design Corp
Model
SR22
Registration
N141SR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising mountainous terrain.