April 2, 2010, Hillsboro, Ohio, Cessna 172D

At about 0030 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain. The airplane impacted near the approach end of the runway, killing the solo private pilot. Night visual conditions prevailed.

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Key Takeaways:

  • A solo private pilot died when their airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain.
  • The accident occurred around 0030 Eastern time near the approach end of a runway, under night visual conditions.
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At about 0030 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain. The airplane impacted near the approach end of the runway, killing the solo private pilot. Night visual conditions prevailed.

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