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Aviation accident IAD02LA042

NONE · WSK PZL PW-5 · 2002-04-11 · New Smithville, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
IAD02LA042
Event ID
20020419X00541
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-11
Location
New Smithville, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.508335, -75.673614

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
WSK PZL
Model
PW-5
Registration
N908BT
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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