Aviation accident WPR20FA031

2 fatal · Grumman AA5 · 2019-11-23 · Jackpot, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR20FA031
Event ID: 20191125X94802
Type: Accident
Date: 2019-11-23
Location: Jackpot, NV, USA
Coordinates: 41.967777, -114.64611

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Grumman
Model: AA5
Registration: N310PD
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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