Accident Cessna 172RG N6612V, Sunday 10 March 1996

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Date:	Sunday 10 March 1996
Time:	16:40 LT
Type:	Cessna 172RG
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N6612V
MSN:	170570
Total airframe hrs:	3596 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming HIO-360-D1A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Gulf Shores, AL - United States of America
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(AL15)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:

Probable Cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of position reports via radio by the pilot of the helicopter.

Accident investigation: