# NTSB Accident GAA17CA295
> **FAIRCHILD 24R** · 2017-05-21 · Catlett, VA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA295
- **Event ID:** 20170522X90111
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-05-21
- **Location:** Catlett, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.605556, -77.584724
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** FAIRCHILD
- **Model:** 24R
- **Registration:** N25329
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over.

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