1 fatal · Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · 2008-06-05 · Gothenburg, NE, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08FA100
Event ID
20080612X00842
Type
Accident
Date
2008-06-05
Location
Gothenburg, NE, USA
Coordinates
41.134998, -100.153335
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Extra Flugzeugbau
Model
EA 300/L
Registration
N12XT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather conditions.