1 fatal · Cessna 152 · 1998-10-01 · AVALON, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA312
Event ID
20001211X11090
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-01
Location
AVALON, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.380912, -118.449752
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N49770
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. Contributing to the accident were the hilly and mountainous terrain and glare from the setting sun.