Accident Cessna 172M N9974V, Sunday 17 January 1988

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Date:	Sunday 17 January 1988
Time:	20:35 LT
Type:	Cessna 172M
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N9974V
MSN:	17264592
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320-E2D
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Iliamna, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Igiugig, AK (ITG)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE IN LOW VISIBILITY WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A COMPLETE WHITE-OUT CONDITION. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL IN FLIGHT AND CRASHED ON A FROZEN LAKE.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation: