Oct 19, 1997
Accident
Minor TYLER, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highway. A factor was the failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
NTSB FTW98LA022