Accident Summary
On April 18, 2017, at approximately 1350 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, registration N8368B, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Euharlee, Georgia. The aircraft was privately operated and registered to PMG Project Management Group. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and Operator
The Cessna 172 had departed from Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was destined for Skyway Manor Airport (T79) in Pearland, Texas. The operator was PMG Project Management Group, and the flight was privately operated.
Personnel and Injuries
The private pilot and a passenger were on board. Both sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident.
Investigation Status
The investigation of this event is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provided requested technical assistance to the FBI, and any material generated by the NTSB is under the control of the FBI. The NTSB does not plan to issue a final report or open a public docket.