MINR · Cessna 172G · 2002-11-01 · FORT STOCKTON, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA030
Event ID
20021106X05439
Type
Accident
Date
2002-11-01
Location
FORT STOCKTON, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.915555, -102.916114
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172G
Registration
N6072R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to conduct VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night, clouds, fog, and the lack of suitable terrain.