2 fatal · CESSNA 175B · 1993-07-23 · BLYTHE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93FA297
Event ID
20001211X12935
Type
Accident
Date
1993-07-23
Location
BLYTHE, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.750999, -114.509353
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
175B
Registration
N8264T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLE DUE TO DRUG IMPAIRMENT. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE OVER THE RIVER.