Apr 13, 1990
Accident
Destroyed INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
Injuries3 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE TREES (OBSTRUCTIONS).
NTSB SEA90FA065