Final
2 fatal
Nov 22, 2019
N310PD crash at Jackpot, NV
Grumman AA5 — Loss of control in flight at 06U (Jackpot, NV)
DateNov 22, 2019
Tail numberN310PD
AircraftGrumman American AA5 · Grumman AA-5 Tiger/Cheetah · AA5
Location06U — Jackpot, NV
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR20FA031
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.
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