Aviation accident MIA96FA047

3 fatal · CESSNA 205 · 1995-12-18 · CULEBRA, PR

Event

NTSB number: MIA96FA047
Event ID: 20001207X05045
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-12-18
Location: CULEBRA, PR

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 205
Registration: N8415Z
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while maneuvering at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness with no visible horizon, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flight.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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