2 fatal · BEARHAWK Patrol · 2022-10-29 · Hanover Township, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA23FA045
Event ID
20221029106223
Type
Accident
Date
2022-10-29
Location
Hanover Township, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.219512, -75.911701
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEARHAWK
Model
Patrol
Registration
N964RS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.