Aviation accident DFW07FA049

3 fatal · Cessna 172H · 2007-01-03 · Armstrong, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW07FA049
Event ID: 20070109X00022
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-01-03
Location: Armstrong, TX, USA
Coordinates: 26.874166, -97.729164

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172H
Registration: N3940R
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the clouds. low ceilings, and the pilot's limited night and instrument experience.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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