Summary
On August 10, 2020, a Aviat A-1C-200 (N298WY) was involved in an accident near Grover, WY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N298WY.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a pilot-induced spin conducted during a flight test, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA266