NONE · Let BLANIK L-13 · 2000-09-04 · WURTSBORO, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00LA251
Event ID
20001212X22051
Type
Accident
Date
2000-09-04
Location
WURTSBORO, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.570346, -74.479545
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Let
Model
BLANIK L-13
Registration
N48037
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility.