Preliminary
1 fatal, 1 serious
Aug 17, 2025
N89447 crash at Shelter Cove, CA
Cessna 140 — VFR encounter with IMC at 0Q5 (Shelter Cove, CA)
DateAug 17, 2025
Tail numberN89447
AircraftCessna 140 · C140
Location0Q5 — Shelter Cove, CA
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseWPR25FA257
Report summary
VFR encounter with IMC during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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