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January 1, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N24457
New Smyrna Bch., FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
New Smyrna Bch., FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24457
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA052
THE NONINSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TOOK OFF IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH 1 MILE VISIBILITY IN FOG. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF HE LOST SIGHT OF THE GROUND, ENTERED A DIVE, AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BY A NONINSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S SUBSEQUENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS' OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY.
Full Narrative
On December 31, 1994, about 1900 eastern standard time, N24457, a Cessna 152, registered to Vintage Props & Jets Inc. crashed in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time. The noninstrument-rated pilot stated he attempted a flight in foggy weather. Shortly after takeoff he further stated he became disoriented when he lost sight of the ground, initiated a dive, and the airplane collided with the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EST
Nearest AirportNew Smyrna Bch. (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24457
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC