On December 15, 1986, a Cessna 182P (registration N21016) was involved in an aviation accident near Durand, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot collided with terrain while attempting to maintain visual contact with the ground during very low light and heavy fog on a cross-country flight. The pilot rushed departure without a weather briefing or instructor review.
Overview
A student pilot collided with terrain while attempting to remain in visual contact with the ground during a cross-country flight conducted in very low light and very heavy ground fog.
Flight Planning and Departure
The pilot rushed his departure in an attempt to get home before dark. There is no record of the pilot receiving any weather briefing before his departure. Additionally, an instructor did not review his planning for the flight.
Pilot Experience
The pilot's flight time was not available or not reported.
Circumstances of the Accident
The accident occurred as the pilot attempted to maintain visual contact with the ground in conditions of very low light and very heavy ground fog. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Dec 1986 Cessna 182P accident near Durand, IL?
A student pilot collided with terrain while attempting to maintain visual contact with the ground during very low light and heavy fog on a cross-country flight. The pilot rushed departure without a weather briefing or instructor review.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Dec 1986 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N21016, at Durand, IL.
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