1 fatal · Cessna 152 · 1996-11-17 · GILROY, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97FA044
Event ID
20001208X07055
Type
Accident
Date
1996-11-17
Location
GILROY, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.060691, -121.549041
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N48737
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
flight by the pilot into into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.