On November 6, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N4674L) was involved in an aviation accident near Van Horn, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which occurred despite previous suspension of student privileges for similar unsafe practices. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot with suspended privileges lost control of the aircraft while performing low-level aerobatics with a passenger, resulting in an accident during the fourth flight of the day.
What happened
During the fourth flight of the day, a student pilot with approximately 99 hours of total time lost control of the airplane. The incident occurred while the pilot was performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers. A passenger was on board at the time of the loss of control.
The investigation
Records indicate that the pilot's student pilot privileges had been previously suspended for one year. This suspension was imposed due to prior violations involving the performance of aerobatics and buzzing people near a lake while carrying a passenger.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which occurred despite previous suspension of student privileges for similar unsafe practices.
What happened in the 6 Nov 1993 Cessna 152 accident near Van Horn, TX?
A student pilot with suspended privileges lost control of the aircraft while performing low-level aerobatics with a passenger, resulting in an accident during the fourth flight of the day.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Nov 1993 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4674L, at Van Horn, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control during low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which occurred despite previous suspension of student privileges for similar unsafe practices.
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