At about 0907 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damaged from tree and terrain impact. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument conditions prevailed; no flight plan was filed. The flight originated in Millington, Tenn., at about 0825, with an intended destination of Pensacola, Fla.
Several witnesses near the accident site heard a loud-revving engine before the sound of an explosion. Smoke was seen coming from an open meadow and authorities were notified of a possible airplane crash. First responders to the accident reported the weather included low cloud ceilings and drizzling rain.
July 11, 2012, Moscow, Tenn., Cirrus Design Corp. SR20
At about 0907 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damaged from tree and terrain impact. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument conditions prevailed; no flight plan was filed. The flight originated in Millington, Tenn., at about 0825, with an intended destination of Pensacola, Fla.Several witnesses near the accident site heard a loud-revving engine before the sound of an explosion. Smoke was seen coming from an open meadow and authorities were notified of a possible airplane crash. First responders to the accident reported the weather included low cloud ceilings and drizzling rain.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed around 0907 CT, causing substantial damage and a fatal injury to the pilot.
- The accident occurred during instrument conditions with low ceilings and drizzling rain; no flight plan had been filed for the flight from Millington, TN to Pensacola, FL.
- Witnesses reported hearing a loud-revving engine followed by an explosion before the crash.
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