On January 8, 1988, a Cessna 172N (registration N4878G) was involved in an aviation accident near Warsaw, IN. 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.
An aircraft departed during darkness and failed to arrive at its destination. A resident reported hearing the plane strike water, but no wreckage has been recovered.
What happened
The flight departed under conditions of darkness and subsequently failed to reach its intended destination. Following the missed arrival, the aircraft was declared missing. A local resident living near a lakeshore along the proposed route reported hearing the distinct sound of an airplane striking the surface of the water.
Despite extensive efforts, no wreckage or debris from the aircraft has been recovered. Consequently, the precise accident location and time remain unknown. Due to the absence of physical evidence, the specific injuries sustained by those on board are also presumed rather than confirmed.
What happened in the 8 Jan 1988 Cessna 172N accident near Warsaw, IN?
An aircraft departed during darkness and failed to arrive at its destination. A resident reported hearing the plane strike water, but no wreckage has been recovered.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jan 1988 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4878G, at Warsaw, IN.
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