Aviation accident CHI08LA101

2 fatal · CESSNA 172K · 2008-04-11 · Roseglen, ND, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI08LA101
Event ID: 20080415X00483
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-04-11
Location: Roseglen, ND, USA
Coordinates: 47.695278, -101.760276

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172K
Registration: N7490G
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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