Oct 4, 1996
Accident
Destroyed COUDERSPORT, PA
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed would be maintained, while maneuvering at low altitude to photograph a residence. The rising terrain and lack of altitude were related factors.
NTSB NYC97LA001