Aviation accident CHI04LA007

1 fatal · Aviat Pitts S-2B · 2003-10-10 · Cromwell, MN, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI04LA007
Event ID: 20031015X01734
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-10-10
Location: Cromwell, MN, USA
Coordinates: 46.669609, -92.8693

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Aviat
Model: Pitts S-2B
Registration: N68PS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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