At 12:12 CST, a Cessna U-206G piloted by an instrument-rated pilot was destroyed during a collision with the ground following a loss of control, killing the pilot. The pilot had told controllers the airplanes vacuum pump had failed. While making a turn the pilot said he was completely disoriented. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and the flight was operating on an IFR flight plan.
Jan. 31, Salem, Mo. / Cessna U-206G Stationair
At 12:12 CST, a Cessna U-206G piloted by an instrument-rated pilot was destroyed during a collision with the ground following a loss of control, killing the pilot. The pilot had told controllers the airplanes vacuum pump had failed. While making a turn the pilot said he was completely disoriented. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and the flight was operating on an IFR flight plan....
Key Takeaways:
- An instrument-rated pilot was killed when his Cessna U-206G crashed due to a loss of control and disorientation.
- The pilot had reported a vacuum pump failure prior to becoming completely disoriented during a turn.
- Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed at the time of the accident, with the flight operating on an IFR flight plan.
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