1 fatal · Cessna 172M · 1997-12-09 · NEW SALEM, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC98LA039
Event ID
20001208X09360
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-09
Location
NEW SALEM, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172M
Registration
N12219
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water due to his impairment by drugs. A factor in this accident was the glassy water condition.