Aviation Accident Summary SEA91LA058

MONROE, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N6568B

CESSNA 152

Analysis

THE STUDENT PILOT ATTEMPTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A PASTURE AFTER TURNING AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING HAZY WEATHER IN THE VICINITY OF A MOUNTAIN RANGE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED-DOWN IN SOFT EARTH, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING SUTE AFTER MAKING THE DECISION TO ATTEMPT A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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