No fatalities
3 Dec 2022: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 — CANNON LAND LLC — Morgan, UT
On 3 Dec 2022, an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 operated by CANNON LAND LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Morgan, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of visual reference due to snow and flat light conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of visual reference due to snow and flat light conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Altitude — Not attained/maintainedPilotResponse/compensationEffect on personnel