Preliminary 1 fatal May 16, 2025

N3300K crash at Pittstown, NJ

Harteveld Drew J CHINOOK PLUS 2 — Loss of control in flight at N85 (Pittstown, NJ)

DateMay 16, 2025
Tail numberN3300K
AircraftHarteveld Drew J CHINOOK PLUS 2
LocationN85 — Pittstown, NJ
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA25FA202

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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