No fatalities
25 Sep 2022: CESSNA 150L — Lyman, WA
On 25 Sep 2022, a CESSNA 150L was involved in an aviation accident near Lyman, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationEffect on equipment