Aviation accident NYC06LA214

1 fatal · Cessna 150K · 2006-09-02 · Shelby Gap, KY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC06LA214
Event ID: 20060912X01330
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-09-02
Location: Shelby Gap, KY, USA
Coordinates: 37.228054, -82.582778

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 150K
Registration: N6401G
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with mountainous terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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