Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX83FA377

SAN SIMEON, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N64196

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN WHILE ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SIGHTSEEING. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND IN A BOX CANYON AT 3500 FT MSL. EXAMINATION OF THE ACCIDENT SITE REVEALED THAT THE ACFT IMPACTED ON A HEADING OF APPROX 085 DEGREES. THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN PEAKS ARE UP TO 5155 FT MSL. INVESTIGATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY REASON FOR THE CRASH.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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