Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 16, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA092
Location
Elko, NV
Event ID
20210121102542
Coordinates
40.934666, -115.600090
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2828M
Make
CREEK MICHEL W
Serial Number
056-107/108-854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CREEK MICHEL W
Address
1393 ROYAL CREST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ELKO
State / Zip Code
NV 89801-7954
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# WPR21LA092