NTSB: Distracted flying probable cause of small plane crash in CO
A Cessna 150 crashed in Watkins, Co. on May 31st of last year because the pilot and his passenger were taking selfies during the flight, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Based on files recovered from an onboard recording device (GoPro) that was found near the wreckage, the pilot and passenger were taking self-photographs with their cell phones and, during the night flight, using the camera’s flash function during the takeoff roll, initial climb, and flight in the traffic pattern.