2 fatal · Cessna 150G · 2006-09-04 · Penhook, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC06FA215
Event ID
20060917X01355
Type
Accident
Date
2006-09-04
Location
Penhook, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.94889, -79.609443
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
150G
Registration
N2932J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight breakup. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his spatial disorientation.