Final
1 fatal, 1 serious
Sep 1, 2024
N23BD crash at Meeteetse, WY
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC — Loss of engine power (partial) at COD (Meeteetse, WY)
DateSep 1, 2024
Tail numberN23BD
AircraftAmerican Champion 8GCBC · American Champion Decathlon · BL8
LocationCOD — Meeteetse, WY
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseWPR24FA291
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.
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