Summary
On October 07, 2024, a Rotorsport CAVALON (N726CA) was involved in an accident near Chico, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with trees.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA005. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N726CA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA005