Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 16, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92FA062
Location
WHITE LAKE, NY
Event ID
20001211X14167
Coordinates
41.639995, -74.860160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND HIS IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT DUE TO DRUGS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT FLYING EXPERIENCE, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6559F
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15063159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
SULLIVAN CO INC AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
MONTICELLO
State / Zip Code
NY 12701
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC92FA062