Aviation accident NYC02FA009

1 fatal · Cessna 152 · 2001-10-14 · Middlefield, CT, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC02FA009
Event ID: 20011019X02120
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-10-14
Location: Middlefield, CT, USA
Coordinates: 41.536666, -72.720275

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 152
Registration: N94567
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rising terrain, and clouds.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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