N635BCRobert D Carr Jr Cavalon2020-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Robert D Carr Jr CavalonS/N: VO0320

Summary

On August 04, 2020, a Robert D Carr Jr Cavalon (N635BC) was involved in an accident near Upper Lake, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s distraction and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA253. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N635BC.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA253
Location
Upper Lake, CA
Event ID
20200804X43854
Coordinates
39.163612, -122.882770
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s distraction and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBERT D CARR JR
Serial Number
VO0320
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
CavalonFK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JENSEN WILLIAM H TRUSTEE
Address
17249 KNOLLVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE
State / Zip Code
CA 95467-8077
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA253