Summary
On January 17, 2024, a Dennis Smith ECLIPSE 10 (N70WP) was involved in an accident near Yuma, AZ. 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 takeoff with low rotor RPM and his subsequent loss of control.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N70WP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with low rotor RPM and his subsequent loss of control.
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# WPR24LA077