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Aviation accident ANC96FA059

1 fatal · Cessna 150 · 1996-04-28 · PALMER, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC96FA059
Event ID
20001208X05490
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-28
Location
PALMER, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.619445, -148.979782

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
150
Registration
N8115U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the airplane's magneto ignition system, and the pilot's failure to have an annual inspection performed. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and inadequate in-flight planning and decision.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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