2 fatal · Cessna 150M · 1995-12-16 · S PADRE ISLAND, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96FA071
Event ID
20001207X04995
Type
Accident
Date
1995-12-16
Location
S PADRE ISLAND, TX, USA
Coordinates
26.409868, -97.229766
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
150M
Registration
N3862V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.