1 fatal · CESSNA 152 · 1992-06-29 · PLEASANT MOUNT, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC92FA133
Event ID
20001211X14951
Type
Accident
Date
1992-06-29
Location
PLEASANT MOUNT, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.729061, -75.430633
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
152
Registration
N757QN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY BY THE PILOT, AND HIS LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE.