Final 2 serious Oct 7, 2024

N726CA crash at Chico, CA

Rotorsport CAVALON — Loss of lift at KCIC (Chico, CA)

DateOct 7, 2024
Tail numberN726CA
AircraftRotorsport CAVALON · Rotorsport Cavalon · CLON
LocationKCIC — Chico, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 serious
NTSB caseWPR25LA005

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with trees.

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