Summary
On January 20, 2023, a Eiriavion Oy PIK-20D (N1NZ) was involved in an accident near Benton, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1NZ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA115