# NTSB Accident CEN09LA311
> **THORNTON RV-6A** · 2009-05-21 · Plainwell, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09LA311
- **Event ID:** 20090522X23017
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-05-21
- **Location:** Plainwell, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.467777, -85.647781
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** THORNTON
- **Model:** RV-6A
- **Registration:** N39JT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.

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