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Aviation accident ERA10LA105

1 fatal · CESSNA 172S · 2010-01-04 · Greenbush, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA10LA105
Event ID
20100104X51148
Type
Accident
Date
2010-01-04
Location
Greenbush, ME, USA
Coordinates
45.126388, -68.629165

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172S
Registration
N5118J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure to return home.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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