The airplane was destroyed by an impact with terrain at 2035 Central time following an in-flight encounter with weather while maneuvering. The non-Instrument-rated Private pilot and his two passenger were fatally injured. Night instrument conditions prevailed. At approximately 2032, the pilot reported that he was descending to 2500 for avoid clouds at his altitude. ATC advised they were showing him at 1700 feet and asked if he needed assistance. The pilot said he needed to turn south and was advised of an airport six miles northwest. Radio and radar communications were lost at that time.
January 2, 2007, Armstrong, Texas, Cessna 172H
The airplane was destroyed by an impact with terrain at 2035 Central time following an in-flight encounter with weather while maneuvering. The non-Instrument-rated Private pilot and his two passenger were fatally injured. Night instrument conditions prevailed. At approximately 2032, the pilot reported that he was descending to 2500 for avoid clouds at his altitude.
Key Takeaways:
- A non-instrument-rated Private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured when their airplane crashed into terrain at night following an in-flight encounter with weather.
- The pilot reported descending to avoid clouds, but air traffic control observed the aircraft at a lower altitude and offered assistance before communications were lost.
- Night instrument conditions prevailed during the accident, which occurred at 2035 Central time as the pilot was maneuvering.
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