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Aviation accident FTW97LA243

MINR · Cessna 152 · 1997-06-29 · GORMAN, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW97LA243
Event ID
20001208X08140
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-29
Location
GORMAN, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.210662, -98.670837

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N6099L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the student pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a fluctuation in the electrical system, due to an undetermined reason, the student pilot's lack of confidence in her personal ability, and soft terrain in the precautionary landing area.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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