Aviation accident IAD96LA120

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 172 near STOWE (1996-07-19)
Start: 1996-07-19
Location: STOWE, VT, USA

NONE · Cessna 172 · 1996-07-19 · STOWE, VT, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD96LA120
Event ID: 20001208X06265
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-07-19
Location: STOWE, VT, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 2
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172
Registration: N5091G
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and to maintain proper terrain clearance (altitude) during an NDB approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument experience, low ceiling, and mountainous terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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