No fatalities
8 Dec 2023: CESSNA 150 D — Mount Vernon, AL
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.
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