The pilot reported that he and a passenger had departed for a local sight-seeing flight in the Cessna 150.
While flying low over a river near Mount Vernon, Alabama, the left wing hit the water. The impact “pulled the plane into the river,” which resulted in substantial damage to the forward fuselage, wings, and tail structure.
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.
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This December 2023 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Sadly, but inevitably – and unfortunately – the aviation fraternity will never be short of arrogant conceited fools showing off their “superior” low flying skills.
Yes, Paul.
I have seen a few in my part of the world too. Superior skills and arrogance with an unhappy endings.
……….He told the NTSB he has insurance?…….Why should they pay ?
At least he reported the accident to the NTSB…….
Luckily no injuries and another of our legacy destroyed!….
Sad!!!!
Never going to fix stupid.
Ditto/J