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December 1, 2006, Crookston, Minn. / Cessna 172L

At about 1830 Central time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain. The aircraft was being operated in instrument conditions without a flight plan. The Private pilot and passenger received fatal injuries. The local flight originated from a nearby airport about 15 minutes earlier.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane was destroyed and its private pilot and passenger fatally injured after impacting terrain around 1830 Central time.
  • The accident occurred during instrument flight conditions and the local flight, which originated 15 minutes prior from a nearby airport, was operating without a flight plan.
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At about 1830 Central time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain. The aircraft was being operated in instrument conditions without a flight plan. The Private pilot and passenger received fatal injuries. The local flight originated from a nearby airport about 15 minutes earlier.

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