Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 15, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA018
Location
Herlong, NV
Event ID
20221018106159
Coordinates
40.140351, -119.891860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N21486
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2342
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COMBEAU MAX
Address
205 S SIERRA ST UNIT 712
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89501-1997
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# WPR23LA018