Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA094
Location
Valley Springs, CA
Event ID
20240223193832
Coordinates
38.169615, -120.755900
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 decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GRIMSHAW RICKY M
Address
6532 POINT PLEASANT RD
City
ELK GROVE
State / Zip Code
CA 95757-9714
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# WPR24LA094