At 0525 Eastern time, the airplane collided with a swamp and the ground while maneuvering. Night visual conditions prevailed. The airplane received substantial damage; the non-instrument-rated private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. A witness later stated he heard an airplane approaching. He looked towards the west; the ceilings were between 800 to 1000 feet, and it was dark with very little ambient light. He observed the airplane flying from the west to the east, and the navigation and landing lights were on. The airplane appeared to be near the base of the clouds, and it passed north of his house and started a turn to the north. The airplane disappeared from view and he did not hear any change in engine noise.
March 16, 2008, Wildwood, Fla., Cessna 182B
At 0525 Eastern time, the airplane collided with a swamp and the ground while maneuvering. Night visual conditions prevailed. The airplane received substantial damage; the non-instrument-rated private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. A witness later stated he heard an airplane approaching. He looked towards the west; the ceilings were between 800 to 1000 feet, and it was dark with very little ambient light. He observed the airplane flying from the west to the east, and the navigation and landing lights were on. The airplane appeared to be near the base of the clouds, and it passed north of his house and started a turn to the north. The airplane disappeared from view and he did not hear any change in engine noise.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane collided with a swamp and the ground at 0525 Eastern time under night visual conditions, causing substantial damage and fatal injuries to the non-instrument-rated private pilot and one passenger.
- The accident occurred at night with low ceilings (800 to 1000 feet) and very little ambient light.
- A witness observed the airplane flying near the base of the clouds with its lights on, making a turn before disappearing from view without any change in engine noise.
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