1 fatal · Mauck RV-6A · 2008-07-02 · Sierraville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA08LA158
Event ID
20080711X01023
Type
Accident
Date
2008-07-02
Location
Sierraville, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.581665, -120.353889
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mauck
Model
RV-6A
Registration
N27WR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.