Final 1 fatal Apr 24, 2025

N530RH crash at Hampton, VA

Mx Aircraft Tech Pty Ltd MXS — Loss of control in flight at LFI (Hampton, VA)

DateApr 24, 2025
Tail numberN530RH
AircraftMx Aircraft Tech Pty Ltd MXS · MXS · MXS
LocationLFI — Hampton, VA
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA25FA185

Probable cause

A counterweight plug that loosened during the accident flight, jammed the elevator, and resulted in loss of control during landing.

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