VFR into IMC kills one

These November 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Naytahwaush, Minn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, who did not have an instrument rating, received an outlook weather briefing about six hours before the flight. The briefer informed the pilot that instrument flight conditions existed and were expected to continue with improvement expected the following day. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.