ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352861
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| Date: | Monday 9 August 1999 |
| Time: | 08:50 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150G |
| Owner/operator: | Advanced Flight Training, Inc. |
| Registration: | N3187X |
| MSN: | 15064587 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4300 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greeneville, TN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Blountville, TN (KTRI) |
| Collegedale, TN (3M3 | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed on a special visual flight rules clearance while on a visual flight rules flight. After departure the flight encountered and entered clouds. While flying in the clouds in an attempt to return to the departure airport, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA99LA218
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 07:46 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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