1 fatal · CESSNA 180 · 2017-06-01 · Ventura, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA117
Event ID
20170601X72202
Type
Accident
Date
2017-06-01
Location
Ventura, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.318054, -119.340278
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
180
Registration
N3683C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.