1 fatal · Cessna 152 · 1997-10-11 · JULIAN, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA006
Event ID
20001208X09043
Type
Accident
Date
1997-10-11
Location
JULIAN, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.019481, -116.490707
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N67293
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain.