Aviation accident NYC08FA133

4 fatal · CESSNA 172 · 2008-03-13 · Indiantown, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC08FA133
Event ID: 20080321X00349
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-03-13
Location: Indiantown, FL, USA
Coordinates: 27.167222, -80.60028

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172
Registration: N284SP
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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