Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 17, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88FA236
Location
ADAMS, MA
Event ID
20001213X26907
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS, HE CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. THE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER SERVICE WAS IMPROPER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6586J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172-73895
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BUGBEE LARRY A
Address
BOVIE HILL ROAD RD 2 BOX 154A-1
Status
Deregistered
City
HOOSICK FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 12090
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# NYC88FA236