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May 31, 1992 · Cessna 172RG · N9645B
Strawberry, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Strawberry, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9645B
Operator
Arizona Aviation Flying Club
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX92LA228
THE PILOT INDICATED TO A FRIEND THAT HE PLANNED TO END HIS LIFE. THE PILOT WAS REPORTEDLY EMOTIONALLY UPSET AND DEPRESSED BECAUSE OF A RECENTLY DETERIORATED CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE RECENTLY OBTAINED A NEW LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. THE PILOT RENTED A FLYING CLUB AIRPLANE AND TOOK OFF WITHOUT MISHAP. NO EN ROUTE COMMUNICATIONS OR SERVICES WERE REQUESTED OR PROVIDED TO THE PILOT, AND HE DEPARTED THE AREA. TWO DAYS LATER THE MISSING AIRPLANE WAS LOCATED. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE DESCENDED INTO ESTIMATED 40 DEGREE UP SLOPING, ROCKY, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE AIRPLANE FRAGMENTED UPON IMPACT; THE CRASH WAS NOT SURVIVABLE. A HANDWRITTEN NOTE WAS FOUND IN PLAIN VIEW AT THE PILOT'S RESIDENCE. IN PART, THE NOTE STATED 'GOOD BYE, GOOD BYE...'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT COMMITTED SUICIDE DUE TO THE PILOT'S EMOTIONAL STATE FROM INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT INDICATED TO A FRIEND THAT HE PLANNED TO END HIS LIFE. THE PILOT WAS REPORTEDLY EMOTIONALLY UPSET AND DEPRESSED BECAUSE OF A RECENTLY DETERIORATED CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PILOT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE RECENTLY OBTAINED A NEW LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. THE PILOT RENTED A FLYING CLUB AIRPLANE AND TOOK OFF WITHOUT MISHAP. NO EN ROUTE COMMUNICATIONS OR SERVICES WERE REQUESTED OR PROVIDED TO THE PILOT, AND HE DEPARTED THE AREA. TWO DAYS LATER THE MISSING AIRPLANE WAS LOCATED. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE DESCENDED INTO ESTIMATED 40 DEGREE UP SLOPING, ROCKY, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE AIRPLANE FRAGMENTED UPON IMPACT; THE CRASH WAS NOT SURVIVABLE. A HANDWRITTEN NOTE WAS FOUND IN PLAIN VIEW AT THE PILOT'S RESIDENCE. IN PART, THE NOTE STATED 'GOOD BYE, GOOD BYE...'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9645B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorArizona Aviation Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC