# NTSB Accident GAA17CA055
> **DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20** · 2016-10-31 · Bristow, VA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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