Accidents
Final Report: Pilot blamed for fatal citation crash
CESSNA 501, ASHWAUBENON, WIS., APRIL 2, 2001–The NTSB attributed the probable cause of the accident to the pilot’s not maintaining aircraf

CESSNA 501, ASHWAUBENON, WIS., APRIL 2, 2001–The NTSB attributed the probable cause of the accident to the pilot’s not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Further, the Board listed factors relating to the accident: the pilot’s diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff; his attempted VFR flight into IMC; low ceiling, snow and fog; and the airplane’s low altitude.

At approximately 4:28 p.m. the Cessna Citation crashed 1.28 mi southeast of Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) near Ashwaubenon, killing the 54-year-old pilot, the only occupant. He was attempting to fly the aircraft from GRB to his home in Fort Myers, Fla. According to FAA records, the aircraft was registered to Travelers Solution of Wilmington, Del.

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