CESSNA 172

Portreath, July 21, 2012

Event Information

DateJuly 21, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationPortreath
CountryUK
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN12WA478
Event ID20120725X60858

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172
Registration #G-ROUP
OperatorTo be advised
OwnerTo be advised
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On July 21, 2012, at 1421 UTC, a Cessna F172M, United Kingdom registration G-ROUP, was substantially damaged when it impacted a cliff near Portreath, Cornwall, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the sole person on board was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight which departed Perranporth Airfield.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Any further information may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigations Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1252 510300
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1252 376999
E-mail: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.

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