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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 172RG · Plano, TX · October 22, 1987

Date: October 22, 1987 · 20:40 local
Place: Plano, TX
Phase of flight: Unknown/Not Reported
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N9875B
NTSB investigation: NTSBFTW88FA009
Reported as: Cessna 172RG
Reported engine: Lycoming O360F1A6
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 5,000 total

N9875BRegistration cancelled Jan 19, 1989 · Cessna 172RGS/N 172RG1065 Airframe modelCessna 172RG

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Wreckage indicates loss of control. Dark night fog and drizzle in area.

As the FAA filed it

WRECKAGE INDICATES LOSS OF CONTROL. DARK NIGHT FOG AND DRIZZLE IN AREA.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB FTW88FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLlano, TXThe pilot departed lubbock, Texas in VFR conditions. As the flight progressed the ceiling and visibility deteriorated and the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions. No evidence was found to indicate that the pilot obtained a weather briefing…Oct 23, 1987 · Destroyed