On April 12, 1992, a Stoltzfus STILETO MK II (registration N3169Q) operated by Stoltzfus, John B. was involved in an aviation accident near Cross City, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during a precautionary landing in marginal weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot descended through clouds into fog while maneuvering for a precautionary landing, resulting in loss of control and a crash. The aircraft was located hours later after an ELT signal.
What happened
The pilot received a briefing prior to departure that indicated marginal Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather conditions along the planned route of flight. During the cruise portion of the flight, the aircraft operated VFR on top of a cloud layer. The pilot subsequently descended through an opening in the clouds and encountered fog while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Loss of control occurred during this phase, leading to a crash.
The investigation
The airplane was located at 1835, approximately 6 hours and 48 minutes after the first Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during a precautionary landing in marginal weather conditions.
What happened in the 12 Apr 1992 Stoltzfus STILETO MK II accident near Cross City, FL?
A pilot descended through clouds into fog while maneuvering for a precautionary landing, resulting in loss of control and a crash. The aircraft was located hours later after an ELT signal.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Apr 1992 involved a Stoltzfus STILETO MK II, registration N3169Q, operated by Stoltzfus, John B., at Cross City, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control during a precautionary landing in marginal weather conditions.
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