At approximately 1225 mountain time, a Cirrus SR20 struck terrain while maneuvering near Las Vegas, killing the pilot. Instrument conditions prevailed but the airplane was not on a flight plan. The pilot reportedly left Fargo, N.D., for Albuquerque and was reported overdue by a family member. An employee at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge came upon the wreckage during a period of heavy fog and visibility of about 100 feet.
November 03, Las Vegas, N.M. / Cirrus SR20
At approximately 1225 mountain time, a Cirrus SR20 struck terrain while maneuvering near Las Vegas, killing the pilot. Instrument conditions prevailed but the airplane was not on a flight plan. The pilot reportedly left Fargo, N.D., for Albuquerque and was reported overdue by a family member. An employee at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge came upon the wreckage during a period of heavy fog and visibility of about 100 feet....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cirrus SR20 crashed near Las Vegas at approximately 1225 mountain time, killing the pilot, with wreckage discovered during heavy fog and 100-foot visibility.
- The accident occurred in prevailing instrument conditions, despite which the airplane was not on a flight plan.
- The pilot was reportedly en route from Fargo, N.D., to Albuquerque and had been reported overdue by a family member.
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