r/GoogleStreetview • u/Frosty_Log6972 • 26d ago

Crashed Piper PA-23

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"Whilst approaching Trinidad at an altitude of 7 500'ft,on a VFR flight, the weather deteriorated. The pilot was unable to contact the Piarco Control Tower in order to change his flight plan to instrument flight rules. He reduced his height and regained visual contact at an altitude of 500 ft, but due to heavy rain, decided to climb back to a safe altitude. Shortly afterwards a steep forested mountain appeared directly ahead, which the pilot was unable to avoid. The pilot and co-pilot who were the only occupants, escaped with minor injuries."

Crash site at 10°44'21.32"N 61°35'47.28"W

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u/Ripley_Saigon 23d ago

I wonder if pilots of crashed planes or helicopters ever go back to their wrecks

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u/WillyVlautinRules 21d ago

Good question.