Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Wilkes-Barre, PA — 2021-11-14

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Date
2021-11-14
Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N6714S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was returning to his home base under night, marginal, visual flight rules conditions. While enroute, he inadvertently entered instrument conditions and a sudden “snow squall.” He was blinded by the snow and tried to maintain wings level. The airplane gradually descended and impacted trees and terrain, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He had received some instrument training; however, he was not instrument rated.

NTSB coding

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