On September 2, 2007, at 1511 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N1502V, collided with the terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering around a relatives residence in Union Star, Missouri. The student pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact and post impact fire. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from St. Joseph, Missouri, at 1330.

NTSB Identification: CHI07LA288
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, September 02, 2007 in Union Star, MO
Aircraft: Cessna 172M, registration: N1502V
Injuries: 1 Fatal.

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