Preliminary
2 fatal
May 3, 2025
N626PB crash at Simi Valley, CA
Paul Berkovitz VANS RV-10 — Loss of control in flight at Simi Valley, CA
DateMay 3, 2025
Tail numberN626PB
AircraftPaul Berkovitz VANS RV-10
LocationSimi Valley, CA
Phase of flightUncontrolled Descent
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR25FA147
Report summary
Loss of control in flight during uncontrolled descent Injuries: 2 fatal. Conditions: IMC. In work.
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