Nov. 12, Unknown / Cessna 175

At 20:15 EST, a Cessna 175 was reported missing by a representative of the pilots family. The aircraft has been presumed destroyed, and the pilot is presumed to have been fatally injured. The flight departed Iron County Airport, Crystal Falls, Mich., at 15:15 EST and was presumed to be en route to Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Mich., for fuel and then to Oakland/Troy Airport. Airports in the area reported cold temperatures and ceilings ranging from sky clear to 700 feet....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Cessna 175 aircraft, departing Iron County Airport, is presumed destroyed with its pilot fatally injured after being reported missing.
  • The flight departed at 15:15 EST, was en route to Cherry Capital Airport for fuel, and then to Oakland/Troy Airport, and was reported missing at 20:15 EST.
  • Weather conditions in the area at the time included cold temperatures and ceilings ranging from sky clear to 700 feet.
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At 20:15 EST, a Cessna 175 was reported missing by a representative of the pilots family. The aircraft has been presumed destroyed, and the pilot is presumed to have been fatally injured. The flight departed Iron County Airport, Crystal Falls, Mich., at 15:15 EST and was presumed to be en route to Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Mich., for fuel and then to Oakland/Troy Airport. Airports in the area reported cold temperatures and ceilings ranging from sky clear to 700 feet.

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