The airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain at about 1852 Central time. Night visual conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight. The private pilot was fatally injured. Radar data recorded by ATC appeared to depict the accident airplane. At 1839, the airplane was at 3300 feet msl. At about 1851:55, the airplane appeared to enter a left turn from 3400 feet msl. About five seconds later, the airplanes altitude was 3100 feet.
January 3, 2011, Walnut Grove, Mo., Cessna 172H Skyhawk
The airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain at about 1852 Central time. Night visual conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight. The private pilot was fatally injured. Radar data recorded by ATC appeared to depict the accident airplane.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot was fatally injured when their airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain around 1852 Central time, under night visual conditions.
- Radar data suggests the airplane initiated a left turn from 3400 feet and rapidly descended 300 feet in approximately five seconds just prior to the collision.
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