# NTSB Accident WPR12FA378
> **AIRCRAFT MFG & DEVELOPMENT CO CH 2000** · 2012-08-30 · Nephi, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12FA378
- **Event ID:** 20120830X12802
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-30
- **Location:** Nephi, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.736389, -111.870002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AIRCRAFT MFG & DEVELOPMENT CO
- **Model:** CH 2000
- **Registration:** N651AM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a microburst/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.

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