# NTSB Accident WPR14FA243
> **DITTENBER THOMAS J AURIGA** · 2014-06-13 · Echo Bay, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR14FA243
- **Event ID:** 20140613X25748
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-06-13
- **Location:** Echo Bay, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.312221, -114.457496
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DITTENBER THOMAS J
- **Model:** AURIGA
- **Registration:** N55GM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for landing to an unlit runway in dark night conditions.

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