2 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 1992-11-20 · TEHACHAPI, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93FA046
Event ID
20001211X16050
Type
Accident
Date
1992-11-20
Location
TEHACHAPI, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.120212, -118.509651
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N737WZ
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
Unk
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CRUISE AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, THE DARK NIGHT, AND LIKELY INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.