VFR into IFR kills two

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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Lowndesville, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot, who had about 600 hours, was conducting a cross-country VFR flight. On the last leg of the flight he did not obtain a weather briefing. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.