CESSNA 150 D accident at Mount Vernon, AL, 8 Dec 2023

On December 8, 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.