Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA322
Location
Lone Pine, CA
Event ID
20230822192924
Coordinates
36.226698, -118.166110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4537Y
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5B1292
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
THOMAS CHRISTOPHER D
Address
549 EL MEDIO AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PACIFIC PALISADES
State / Zip Code
CA 90272-4223
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# WPR23LA322