1 fatal · CESSNA 120 · 1991-10-18 · OLANCHA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA019
Event ID
20001212X18328
Type
Accident
Date
1991-10-18
Location
OLANCHA, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.260322, -117.949851
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
120
Registration
N120MK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S POOR APPROACH PLANNING.