2 fatal · NORTH WING UUM INC SPORT X2 912 · 2017-07-01 · Chelan, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA139
Event ID
20170702X44340
Type
Accident
Date
2017-07-01
Location
Chelan, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.920276, -119.86972
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
NORTH WING UUM INC
Model
SPORT X2 912
Registration
N492XB
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while demonstrating a spiral dive, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's decision to demonstrate a spiral dive maneuver at an altitude that was too low for recovery.