Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN91FA071

WRAY, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N80077

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

THE PILOT WAS OBSERVED FLYING LOW OVER HIS PARENTS' HOME IN A STEEP BANK. THE NOSE OF THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE GROUND. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY BUZZING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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