CREEK MICHEL W BEARHAWK
Elko, NV — January 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | January 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA092 |
| Event ID | 20210121102542 |
| Location | Elko, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.93467, -115.60009 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CREEK MICHEL W |
| Model | BEARHAWK |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
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.