1 fatal · Nichols Rans, Inc. S-14 · 2008-07-18 · Benson, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08LA231
Event ID
20080804X01147
Type
Accident
Date
2008-07-18
Location
Benson, AZ, USA
Coordinates
31.999721, -110.35778
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Nichols Rans, Inc.
Model
S-14
Registration
N923GN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.