N254RMMILLER ROGER THATCHER CX42022-01-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MILLER ROGER THATCHER CX4S/N: 398

Summary

On January 18, 2022, a Miller Roger THATCHER CX4 (N254RM) was involved in an accident near Angier, NC. 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 encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N254RM.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA110
Location
Angier, NC
Event ID
20220118104538
Coordinates
35.539246, -78.745800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MILLER ROGER
Serial Number
398
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
THATCHER CX4MI4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
THATCHER CX4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHIPPLE RODNEY D
Address
PO BOX 813
City
ANGIER
State / Zip Code
NC 27501-0813
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# ERA22LA110