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Aviation accident ERA09LA229

1 fatal · Gaynor Donald J RV6A · 2009-04-04 · Englewood, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA09LA229
Event ID
20090404X71345
Type
Accident
Date
2009-04-04
Location
Englewood, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.96611, -82.353057

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Gaynor Donald J
Model
RV6A
Registration
N88WG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's operation of the airplane while impaired (alcohol) and his decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude resulting in the loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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