2 fatal · American Aviation AA5 · 2019-09-27 · Cowles, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR19FA266
Event ID
20190929X73348
Type
Accident
Date
2019-09-27
Location
Cowles, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.90972, -105.5644
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
American Aviation
Model
AA5
Registration
N9774U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.