ROTORSPORT UK LTD CAVALON
Murrieta, CA, March 20, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Murrieta, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.57540, -117.13000 |
| Airport | French Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA115 |
| Event ID | 20250324199898 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROTORSPORT UK LTD |
| Model | CAVALON |
| Registration # | N157P |
| Category | GYRO |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach and subsequent descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to perform a go-around maneuver.
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.