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Home › Safety › Incident Reports › Inflight event encounter vfr in imc

Inflight event encounter vfr in imc

2,064 voluntary NASA ASRS incident reports categorised as “Inflight event encounter vfr in imc”.

2,064Total reports
38Years with data

Reports by year

YearReports
20259
20245
20239
20222
202112
202018
201917
201840
201726
201627

Recent report synopses

  • 2025-12 A light aircraft pilot reported they flew near terrain attempting to remain VFR in IMC conditions. Reporter received an approach clearance from ATC then cancelled IFR while still in IMC and descended below the MDA.
  • 2025-11 A general aviation pilot reported VFR flight into IMC. Pilot contacted ATC and diverted to an alternate field and landed safely.
  • 2025-11 BE35 pilot reported an engine and electrical malfunctions during cruise in an area of IFR weather while in VMC conditions. The pilot proceeded direct to the destination airport and landed then determined the electronic magneto had failed.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.

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