Aviation accident WPR11LA233

Name: aviation accident: PALMER RV6A near Cody (2011-05-21)
Start: 2011-05-21
Location: Cody, WY, USA

SERS · PALMER RV6A · 2011-05-21 · Cody, WY, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR11LA233
Event ID: 20110524X40415
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-05-21
Location: Cody, WY, USA
Coordinates: 44.029998, -109.746948

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: PALMER
Model: RV6A
Registration: N52VC
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual illusion and disorientation due to the flat light conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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