Aviation accident ERA09FA429

1 fatal · CIRRUS SR-22 · 2009-07-31 · Ravenswood, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA09FA429
Event ID: 20090731X10108
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-07-31
Location: Ravenswood, WV, USA
Coordinates: 39.034442, -81.738334

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CIRRUS
Model: SR-22
Registration: N581DS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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