Nov 14, 2023
Accident
Substantial Provo, UT
Injuries2 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and rising terrain for unknown reasons and his inadequate performance planning.
NTSB WPR24FA035