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Lost VFR Pilot Collides with Trees Following Power Lines (N6613L)

Brooksville, FL, US

On February 10, 1994, a Cessna 152 (registration N6613L) was involved in an aviation accident near Brooksville, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot flying VFR became lost and was instructed to follow power lines to the airport. A witness reported hearing a loud engine, seeing the airplane fly toward trees, then hearing a collision and explosion. The pilot had stated having a bad day, terminated a pregnancy two days prior, and changed prescription to Toradol. Toxicology detected pentazocine and alprazolam.

Flight and Communications

The pilot was conducting a VFR flight in the local area when she became lost. She established radio contact with the fixed-base operator and was instructed to follow power lines to the airport. Shortly thereafter, she was heard to say, "Tell them I'm landing somewhere else."

Witness Account

A witness reported hearing an airplane flying towards her house with the engine sounding loud. Looking out the window, she saw the airplane flying towards the trees. She ducked under a table and heard the airplane collide with the trees, followed by the sound of debris hitting the house and an explosion when the airplane collided with the ground.

Pilot Background

Just before takeoff, the pilot had stated to another pilot that she was having a bad day. The pilot had terminated a pregnancy two days before the accident. One day before the accident, her prescription was changed to Toradol.

Toxicology Findings

Toxicological tests detected pentazocine (0.263 µg/mL) in the blood and urine, and alprazolam (0.217 µg/mL) in the blood and liver.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 1994 Cessna 152 accident near Brooksville, FL?

A pilot flying VFR became lost and was instructed to follow power lines to the airport. A witness reported hearing a loud engine, seeing the airplane fly toward trees, then hearing a collision and explosion. The pilot had stated having a bad day, terminated a pregnancy two days prior, and changed prescription to…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 1994 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6613L, at Brooksville, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to prescription drugs, and self-induced anxiety and apprehension…

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00794. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.