Aviation accident LAX03LA003

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 140 near Avalon (2002-10-07)
Start: 2002-10-07
Location: Avalon, CA, USA

SERS · Cessna 140 · 2002-10-07 · Avalon, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX03LA003
Event ID: 20021011X05316
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-10-07
Location: Avalon, CA, USA
Coordinates: 33.25, -118.5

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 140
Registration: N90168
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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