ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 45320
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| Date: | 08-JAN-2003 |
| Time: | 1100 |
| Type: |  Mooney M20C |
| Operator: | DONALD C. YOUNG |
| Registration: | N5629Q |
| C/n / msn: | 3104 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | WARNER SPRINGS, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | FULLERTON, CA (FUL) |
| BORREGO SPRINGS, CA (L08) |
The airplane collided with mountainous terrain covered with brushy vegetation. Examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. The coroner determined that the manner of death of the pilot was natural, resulting from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. CAUSE: the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Sources:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20030123X00093&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2008 00:45 | ASN archive | Added |
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