At 1845 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain following a loss of control and was destroyed. The airline transport pilot suffered fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed. The airplane was level at FL240 when the pilot was given a clearance to 17,000 feet. The pilot acknowledged the clearance but the airplane was lost from radar shortly thereafter. Witnesses reported hearing loud engine noises prior to seeing the airplane spinning until it descended below their line of sight.
December 4, 2009, Harrison, Mich., Piper PA-31T2 Cheyenne
At 1845 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain following a loss of control and was destroyed. The airline transport pilot suffered fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed due to a loss of control, resulting in fatal injuries to the airline transport pilot.
- The incident occurred shortly after the pilot acknowledged a descent clearance from FL240, with the airplane subsequently lost from radar.
- Witnesses reported hearing loud engine noises and seeing the airplane spinning before it descended out of sight and collided with terrain.
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