On April 24, 1987, a Cessna 172N (registration N739RV) operated by Blue Sky Aviation OF Lihue was involved in an aviation accident near Lihue, HI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A sightseeing aircraft impacted steep canyon walls while carrying three passengers on a tour flight that climbed to approximately 3000 feet MSL.
What happened
The pilot filled the aircraft's fuel tanks and loaded three air tour passengers for a sightseeing flight. The group proceeded up a canyon that climbed to an elevation of about 3000 feet MSL. A ground tour bus driver observed smoke emanating from the canyon area and reported his findings to park rangers. Rescue personnel subsequently located the aircraft which had impacted the steep walls of the canyon.
Findings
The flight was conducted as a sightseeing tour within a canyon environment. The presence of smoke prior to impact suggests an in-flight event occurred before the final collision with the terrain.
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