CORELLA NEIL RV9A
Saluda, SC — June 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA284 |
| Event ID | 20240701194579 |
| Location | Saluda, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.92679, -81.79463 |
| Airport | SALUDA COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CORELLA NEIL |
| Model | RV9A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in variable wind conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.
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.