Pilot loses control during descent

This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Piper Comanche. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: San Diego, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.

What reportedly happened: During the pilot’s preflight weather briefing for the cross-country flight, he was informed that while a portion of his anticipated hour-long flight could likely be flown under visual flight rules, instrument meteorological conditions, including multiple cloud layers, could be expected near the destination. Read more...

===> Posted on April 14, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. One comment. © GAN 2011


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