Cessna 172 crash near Portreath, Cornwall

1 fatality • Portreath, United Kingdom

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a cliff near Portreath, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On July 21, 2012, at 14:21 UTC, a Cessna F172M, registered as G-ROUP, crashed into a cliff located near Portreath, Cornwall, England. The aircraft had departed from Perranporth Airfield for a personal flight under visual meteorological conditions. Following the impact, a fire occurred at the site. The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 2012 CESSNA 172 M accident near Portreath, United Kingdom?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a cliff near Portreath, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 2012 CESSNA 172 M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 2012 involved a CESSNA 172 M, operated by To be advised, at Portreath, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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