Aviation accident NYC97LA121

1 fatal · Robbins KOLB FIRESTAR · 1997-06-09 · GILBERTSVILLE, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC97LA121
Event ID: 20001208X08226
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-06-09
Location: GILBERTSVILLE, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.319202, -75.600135

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Robbins
Model: KOLB FIRESTAR
Registration: UNREG
FAR Part: 103
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DUSK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noncertificated operator's improper decision to fly low over a congested area, which resulted in an abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision with a tethered blimp, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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