July 27, 2008, McMurray, Wash., Cessna 172N

At 1439 Pacific time the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and two passengers were killed. Visual conditions prevailed. The left and right wing were found separated from the fuselage and were located within the approximate 200-foot wreckage debris path. All primary flight controls were located at the accident site.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane was substantially damaged and its pilot and two passengers were killed when it impacted trees while maneuvering under visual conditions.
  • The left and right wings were found separated from the fuselage within the approximate 200-foot wreckage debris path.
  • All primary flight controls were located at the accident site.
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At 1439 Pacific time the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and two passengers were killed. Visual conditions prevailed. The left and right wing were found separated from the fuselage and were located within the approximate 200-foot wreckage debris path. All primary flight controls were located at the accident site.

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