AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180

Morgan, UT — December 3, 2022

Event Information

DateDecember 3, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR23LA053
Event ID20221205106416
LocationMorgan, UT
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.05448, -111.75061
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeAVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
ModelA-1C-180
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of visual reference due to snow and flat light 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.

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