2 fatal · QUAD CITY CHALLENGER · 2020-06-05 · Wurtsboro, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA20LA207
Event ID
20200605X25035
Type
Accident
Date
2020-06-05
Location
Wurtsboro, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.594722, -74.45639
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
QUAD CITY
Model
CHALLENGER
Registration
N850RW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of control after takeoff due to the pilot’s improper use of ballast weight. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.