Mar 9, 2024
Accident
Substantial Clay, KY
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to attempt a VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol consumption.
NTSB ERA24LA134