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July 28, 1997 · Cessna 172K · N84653
Normans Cay, BF
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Normans Cay, BF
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84653
Operator
Gerad W Hughes
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA97WA220
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84653
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGerad W Hughes
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind140° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC