No fatalities

8 Dec 2023: CESSNA 150 D — Mount Vernon, AL

Mount Vernon, AL, United States

On 8 Dec 2023, a CESSNA 150 D was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Vernon, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintained