Final
1 fatal
Sep 2, 2023
N420PB crash at Toms River, NJ
Cirrus SR20 — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at MJX (Toms River, NJ)
DateSep 2, 2023
Tail numberN420PB
AircraftCirrus SR20 · SR20
LocationMJX — Toms River, NJ
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA23FA358
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion), which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
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