Aug 2, 2012
Accident
Substantial McNeal, AZ
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's in-flight decision to fly at low level into an unfamiliar canyon, which resulted in an off-airport landing when the airplane's climb capability was exceeded. Contributing to the accident was the airplaneās decreased performance due to the high density altitude.
NTSB WPR12CA342