At approximately 0730 Mountain time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while maneuvering approximately 20 miles east of Spanish Fork, Utah. Visual conditions prevailed; the pilot and one passenger on board the airplane were seriously injured. Two other passengers had minor injuries. According to one of the passengers, the airplane was flying in a canyon. As the pilot tried to pull up, the engine sputtered a little bit and struck trees. The engine sounded like it was bogging down before the tree strike.
August 13, 2004, Spanish Fork, Utah / Cessna 172P
At approximately 0730 Mountain time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while maneuvering approximately 20 miles east of Spanish Fork, Utah. Visual conditions prevailed; the pilot and one passenger on board the airplane were seriously injured. Two other passengers had minor injuries. According to one of the passengers, the airplane was flying in a canyon. As the pilot tried to pull up, the engine sputtered a little bit and struck trees. The engine sounded like it was bogging down before the tree strike....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed into trees and terrain approximately 20 miles east of Spanish Fork, Utah, while maneuvering in a canyon under visual conditions.
- The accident occurred after the engine reportedly sputtered and bogged down as the pilot attempted to pull up, leading to the impact.
- The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries, while two other passengers received minor injuries.
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