On May 18, 1987, a Cessna T337G (registration N436) operated by Daniel Flyin Angels was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot was advised against visual flight due to thunderstorms, instructed to avoid clouds, but lost control after entering them. The pilot was not qualified as PIC of the C-337.
Incident Overview
A pilot was advised against attempting a visual flight due to rain and thunderstorm activity along the intended route. Approach control instructed the pilot to maintain visual meteorological conditions and to avoid entering clouds. The pilot subsequently reported entering clouds and lost control of the aircraft.
Witness Observations
Witnesses near the accident site reported that the aircraft emerged from clouds approximately 800 feet above the ground in a descending right turn.
Pilot Qualification
The pilot was not qualified to serve as pilot in command of the C-337 aircraft.