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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 172RG · Strawberry, AZ · May 31, 1992

Date: May 31, 1992 · 15:00 local
Place: Strawberry, AZ
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N9645B
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX92LA228
Reported as: Cessna 172RG
Reported engine: Lycoming O360F1A6
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 300 total25 in this make and model1 in the last 90 days

N9645BRegistration cancelled Dec 13, 1997 · Cessna 172RGS/N 172RG0941 Airframe modelCessna 172RG

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What happened

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Found aircraft descended into 40 degree rocky slope and was demolished. Pilot had personal problems. Left a note.

As the FAA filed it

FOUND AIRCRAFT DESCENDED INTO 40 DEGREE ROCKY SLOPE AND WAS DEMOLISHED. PILOT HAD PERSONAL PROBLEMS. LEFT A NOTE.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB LAX92LA228Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStrawberry, AZThe pilot committed suicide due to the pilot's emotional state from interpersonal relations.May 31, 1992 · Destroyed

Other reports on N9645B · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19830214005309ALevel Off Touchdown · Wenden, AZPilot unable to maintain runway track during landing in gusty, crosswind condition.Feb 14, 1983 · Substantial damage