VFR pilot flies into IMC, kills 5

This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee 6 Injuries: 5 Fatal. Location: Tulsa, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated private pilot obtained a standard weather briefing for a cross-country flight. At the time of the briefing, the ceiling was 600 feet overcast with four miles visibility. He was advised that a VFR flight was not recommended. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 3 comments. © GAN 2011.

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