Cessna 172 crash near Moorefield, Ontario

4 fatalities • Moorefield, Canada

A private flight involving four people resulted in a fatal accident near Moorefield, Canada.

What happened

On August 24, 2012, at approximately 20:30 EDT, a Cessna 172S bearing registration C-FNET struck terrain near Moorefield, Ontario. The aircraft, operated by the Waterloo - Wellington Flight Center, had departed from the Kitchener/Waterloo Airport for a local personal flight.

The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and three passengers sustained 4 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 2012 CESSNA 172 S accident near Moorefield, Canada?

A private flight involving four people resulted in a fatal accident near Moorefield, Canada.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2012 CESSNA 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 2012 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by Waterloo - Wellington Flight Center, at Moorefield, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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