Aviation accident NYC03FA176

1 fatal · Grumman AA-5B · 2003-08-06 · Pleasantville, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC03FA176
Event ID: 20030819X01352
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-08-06
Location: Pleasantville, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.1525, -78.694168

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Grumman
Model: AA-5B
Registration: N28788
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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