Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA91LA045

ALDERWOOD MANOR, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5437Q

CESSNA C-150L

Analysis

THE ACFT IMPACTED TREES OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF ON A NIGHT STUDENT TRAINING FLIGHT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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