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:
- A Cessna U-206G was destroyed, killing its instrument-rated pilot, following a loss of control and reported complete disorientation during a turn.
- The accident occurred in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and followed the pilot's report of a vacuum pump failure.
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