On August 19, 1987, a Cessna 172A (registration N7559T) operated by C.c.mc Connell was involved in an aviation accident near Camilia, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft that had been delayed several days due to poor weather crashed after circling three times in low clouds near a private airstrip. Witnesses heard the plane overhead before it struck the ground and a fence.
Incident Overview
A flight that had been delayed for several days due to poor weather in the area proceeded on the day of the accident after the pilot waited for local fog to dissipate before departing from a private airstrip. The aircraft was later heard above the clouds approximately five miles from the crash site.
Witness Observations
Witnesses at the crash site reported hearing the aircraft circling overhead. Only one witness caught a glimpse of the aircraft just above the tops of the trees, as clouds were at tree-top height in the area. The aircraft was in its third circle when it struck the ground and a fence.
Conclusion
The aircraft struck terrain after circling three times in low clouds. No further details are available from official sources.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Aug 1987 Cessna 172A accident near Camilia, GA?
An aircraft that had been delayed several days due to poor weather crashed after circling three times in low clouds near a private airstrip. Witnesses heard the plane overhead before it struck the ground and a fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Aug 1987 involved a Cessna 172A, registration N7559T, operated by C.c.mc Connell, at Camilia, GA.
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