MINR · CREEK MICHEL W BEARHAWK · 2021-01-16 · Elko, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR21LA092
Event ID
20210121102542
Type
Accident
Date
2021-01-16
Location
Elko, NV, USA
Coordinates
40.934666, -115.60009
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CREEK MICHEL W
Model
BEARHAWK
Registration
N2828M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.