What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-12-15 involved a Cessna 150J, registration N61303, at Corona, CA.

Student Pilot Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Low Visibility; Aircraft Found 14 Days Later (N61303)

On December 15, 2003, a Cessna 150J (registration N61303) was involved in an aviation accident near Corona, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A student pilot and passenger took off in a single-engine airplane in morning fog with visibility under half a mile. The aircraft crashed 528 yards from the runway and was found 14 days later in wooded marshland with no mechanical issues.

Accident Overview

A student pilot and a passenger departed in a single-engine airplane under conditions of early morning fog and low overcast. The aircraft crashed 528 yards from the departure end of the runway and was located 14 days later in a wooded marshland area off the departure end.

Weather Conditions

Local weather observations at the time of departure reported visibility of less than one-half mile in fog, with a vertical visibility (ceiling) of 100 feet.

Pilot Information

The pilot had obtained a standard weather briefing prior to departure, which included the low visibility and ceilings. The pilot did not document any instrument flying experience.

Aircraft Examination

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical abnormalities.

Additional Details

The aircraft was discovered in the wooded marshland off the departure end of the runway. The specific make, model, and registration of the airplane were not provided in the source.

2003-12-15: Cessna 150J (N61303) — Corona, CA