Robert D Carr Jr Cavalon
Upper Lake, CA — August 4, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA253 |
| Event ID | 20200804X43854 |
| Location | Upper Lake, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.16361, -122.88277 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Robert D Carr Jr |
| Model | Cavalon |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s distraction and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.