At about 08:50 EDT, a Cessna 150G crashed in IMC while on a VFR flight plan near Greeneville. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight had originated from Blountville, Tenn., about 20 minutes earlier. The pilot said he became disoriented when he encountered the weather but regained control by flying by reference to instruments. He turned back to Blountville, where he believed the weather was better. While cruising in the clouds, he struck rising terrain.
Aug. 9, Greeneville, Tenn. / Cessna 150G
At about 08:50 EDT, a Cessna 150G crashed in IMC while on a VFR flight plan near Greeneville. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight had originated from Blountville, Tenn., about 20 minutes earlier. The pilot said he became disoriented when he encountered the weather but regained control by flying by reference to instruments. He turned back to Blountville, where he believed the weather was better. While cruising in the clouds, he struck rising terrain....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 150G, on a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight plan, crashed in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) near Greeneville, Tennessee.
- The pilot became disoriented upon encountering the weather but regained control by referencing instruments.
- While attempting to return to the origin airport, believing the weather was better there, the aircraft struck rising terrain while still in clouds.
- The crash resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the pilot.
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