Probable cause
A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
A witness watched as the pilot of an experimental light sport aircraft conducted touch-and-go landings. The witness then heard the engine "quit," and drove in the direction of the airplane. He found the airplane crashed in a heavily wooded area. Examination of the amateur-built airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical or flight control anomalies, and fuel was present at the accident site.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for MIA08LA090 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 17, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Warrenton, Virginia
- Nearest airport
- Warrenton Air Park (7VG0)
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatal injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Phantom X1
- N-number
- N2692P
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.