Accident · 2021-10-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-10-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- Tandem Air-Bike (NUNREG)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The improper judgment of both pilots to attempt a flight while impaired by drugs/medications and their failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case CEN22LA001Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | None recorded | None | 61 | None | — |
| Pilot | Private | None | 65 | Class 3 (2001-08-01) | 150 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.