On July 13, 1988, a Cessna 172G (registration N4288L) operated by Lloyd C. Hawken was involved in an aviation accident near Sarcoxie, MO. 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.
Witnesses reported a low ceiling with fog as an aircraft appeared out of clouds in a steep descent, then pulled up but struck trees. No preimpact failure was found; the pilot was not instrument rated.
Incident Overview
Witnesses at the accident site described the weather as having a low ceiling with fog. They stated that they saw the aircraft "appear out of clouds" in a steep descent. The aircraft then began to "pull up;" however, during the recovery from the dive, it struck trees and crashed.
Investigation Findings
During the investigation, no preimpact part failure or malfunction was found. The pilot was not instrument rated. Before departure, the weather at Springfield had deteriorated from scattered conditions with 5 miles visibility to a 2800-foot broken ceiling with 1 mile visibility and fog.
What happened in the 13 Jul 1988 Cessna 172G accident near Sarcoxie, MO?
Witnesses reported a low ceiling with fog as an aircraft appeared out of clouds in a steep descent, then pulled up but struck trees. No preimpact failure was found; the pilot was not instrument rated.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jul 1988 involved a Cessna 172G, registration N4288L, operated by Lloyd C. Hawken, at Sarcoxie, MO.
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