Aviation accident NYC04LA024

1 fatal · Cessna 150H · 2003-11-06 · Bruceton Mills, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04LA024
Event ID: 20031125X01947
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-11-06
Location: Bruceton Mills, WV, USA
Coordinates: 39.568611, -79.635833

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 150H
Registration: N23178
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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