ROTORSPORT CAVALON
Chico, CA — October 7, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA005 |
| Event ID | 20241008195278 |
| Location | Chico, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.74595, -121.80271 |
| Airport | Chico Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ROTORSPORT |
| Model | CAVALON |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent 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.