N254RM

Substantial
Serious

MILLER ROGER THATCHER CX4S/N: 398

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