| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | San Clemente, CA
33.426973°N, 117.611992°W |
| Tail number | N5257V |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 17 Nov 1990 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172RG |
| Additional details: | None |
THE PILOTS SELECTION OF IMPROPER CRUISE ALTITUDE WHILE OPERATING UNDER A LOW OVERCAST ON A DARK NIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS FATIGUE AND LACK OF SLEEP.