Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA176
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Event ID
20220404104875
Coordinates
39.243544, -77.149874
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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on final approach which resulted in a high sink rate and subsequent collision with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BLACKFORD ROBERT G
Address
1206 SUMMIT POINT RD
City
SUMMIT POINT
State / Zip Code
WV 25446-3535
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# ERA22LA176