MINR · DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20 · 2016-10-31 · Bristow, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA055
Event ID
20160726X83922
Type
Accident
Date
2016-10-31
Location
Bristow, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.721111, -77.514999
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA 20
Registration
N781MA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during a landing attempt at night, which resulted in a delayed go-around procedure and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.