EIRIAVION OY PIK-20D
Benton, TN — January 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA115 |
| Event ID | 20230123106616 |
| Location | Benton, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.18760, -84.55926 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | EIRIAVION OY |
| Model | PIK-20D |
| Category | GLI |
| 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 decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a 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.