The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia
Textron; Wichita, Kansas
Continental; Mobile, Alabama
Additional Participating Entities:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia
Textron; Wichita, Kansas
Continental; Mobile, Alabama
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Newborn, Georgia
Accident Number: ERA20FA068
Date and Time: January 6, 2020, 14:23 Local
Registration: N1612F
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot, who was also the owner of the airplane, departed the airport, likely to look at property about 240 nautical miles away. Radar track data showed a target correlated to be the accident airplane after its departure. About 1 hour into the flight, the airplane turned west southwest in a meandering track for about 10 miles, then it made a right turn to the north and completed several left 360° turns, before turning back to the east and completing two additional right 360° turns. The airplane proceeded to the north briefly, completing several 360° turns before continuing into 13 360° right turns that progressed in an easterly direction until radar contact was lost near the accident site. Two witnesses observed the airplane flying low just before the accident, and another witness stated that it was circling and then descended below the tree line.
Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. However, examination of the muffler assemblies revealed that the right muffler exhibited cracks and through-thickness metal wastage. Fractures associated with the separation of the aft face with inlet tube exhibited largely oxidized fracture surfaces and thinned walls. The center inlet tube was separated from the rest of the muffler due to loss of mechanical integrity from metal wastage. Holes and wall thickness loss were also noted around the muffler body, which likely led to an escape of exhaust gasses and associated carbon monoxide entering the cabin during the flight.
Toxicology testing performed postaccident identified 48 to 61% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood. Levels of carbon monoxide of 40% and above lead to confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and death.
Although there was a postcrash fire, the pilot sustained severe impact-related injuries and would not have been breathing after impact. While postaccident toxicological testing also detected the presence of potentially impairing medications, it is most likely that the pilot experienced carbon monoxide poisoning during the flight when carbon monoxide entered the cabin from the degraded right muffler. The carbon monoxide poisoning led to the pilot’s impairment/incapacitation and his inability to control the airplane, as demonstrated in the airplane’s erratic flightpath during the flight. The pilot’s underlying cardiac disease would have increased his susceptibility to the effects of the carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to the airplane’s maintenance records, the left muffler was replaced about 10 years before the accident; however, there was no documentation that showed installation of, or maintenance performed to, the right muffler. At the time of the accident, the airplane was overdue for an annual inspection. Had the pilot had the airplane inspected, it is possible that the deteriorated condition of the right muffler might have been detected and corrected.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.
Findings
Personnel issues Carbon monoxide - Pilot
Personnel issues Scheduled/routine maintenance - Pilot
Aircraft (general) - Fatigue/wear/corrosion
Factual Information
History of Flight
Enroute Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) (Defining event)
Enroute Medical event
Enroute Loss of control in flight
On January 6, 2020, at 1423 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172H, N1612F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Newborn, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot, who owned the airplane, departed Toccoa Airport-RG Letourneau Field (TOC), Toccoa, Georgia, about 1230 and was destined for Cairo-Grady County Airport (70J), Cairo, Georgia, about 240 nautical miles away. The pilot’s daughter stated that he was likely flying to Cairo to look for property in the area.
Radar track data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) showed a target correlated to be the accident airplane after departure from TOC. The airplane proceeded on a heading of about 170° for 15 miles, taking a right turn to about 233° for 5 miles, then turning south again to 190° for an additional 25 miles. About 1 hour into the flight, the airplane turned west-southwest (figure 1) in a meandering track for about 10 miles in the vicinity of Newborn; it then made a right turn to the north and completed several left 360° turns before turning back to the east and completing two additional right 360° turns. The airplane proceeded to the north briefly, completing several 360° turns before continuing into 13 360° right turns that progressed in an easterly direction until radar contact was lost near the accident site (figure 2). The pilot’s daughter stated that she thought there was no reason why the pilot would be looking at property in Newborn from the air.
Two witnesses observed the airplane flying low just before the accident, and another witness stated that the airplane was circling and then descended below the tree line. The airplane impacted terrain, and a postaccident fire ensued.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 72, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: Yes
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations Last FAA Medical Exam: November 15, 2013
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 358.65 hours (Total, all aircraft), 358.65 hours (Total, this make and model), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
According to FAA airmen records, the pilot, age 72, held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. The pilot reported 344 hours total flight time as of his most recent aviation medical exam on November 15, 2013. The pilot’s last entry in his logbook was on July 16, 2019; his total flight time was 358.65, of which 1/4 hour was during the previous 6 months.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N1612F
Model/Series: 172 H
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 17255007
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: September 17, 2018 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 3 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3806 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-300-D
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 145 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
The airplane’s most-recent annual inspection was completed on September 17, 2018. Only three other records of maintenance were found for the 10 years before the accident: two annual inspections on May 27, 2013, and November 18, 2010, and replacement of the left muffler on April 1, 2010. There was no documentation in the records that showed installation of, or maintenance performed to, the right muffler. The airplane had been operated about 93 hours over that period. The mechanic who conducted the 2013 annual inspection and almost all of the airplane’s maintenance from 2008 to 2013 knew the airplane well and considered the pilot a friend; he stated that the airplane was in “rough shape.” Within the last few years, the pilot had asked him to conduct maintenance on the airplane; there were issues with the electrical system and a flap. The mechanic stated he didn’t want to “touch” the airplane unless the pilot agreed to a comprehensive annual inspection. The pilot declined and elected to take it to another mechanic.
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: CVC, 819 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:15 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 310°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 290°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 3°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Toccoa, GA (TOC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Cairo, GA (70J)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 12:30 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 33.494445,-83.642501
The airplane impacted dense woods and terrain about 3 miles east of Newborn, Georgia. The wreckage path was on a magnetic heading of about 215° and was about 180 ft long. The airplane came to rest inverted. Both wings separated during impact, and the fuselage was consumed by a postimpact fire. All airframe, control surfaces, and engine components were located at the scene, and several smaller pieces of aluminum, plexiglass, wheel fairing, and a door were found along the wreckage path among broken tree limbs and branches. The propeller was found in the engine impact crater and was sheared off the hub during the impact; it exhibited gradual aft bending and had a few diagonal chordwise scrapes on the blades.
Flight control cable continuity was confirmed through multiple overload breaks and failures. The left- and right-wing fuel tanks were ruptured and thermally damaged. The left fuel cap was secured in place, and the right fuel cap was melted but remained attached to the chain that was secured in place.
The left and right flaps and associated actuators were found in the up (stowed) position.
The engine remained largely intact, although there was significant thermal damage on the aft section of the engine near the firewall. The spark plugs were removed and examined. They appeared to have minimal wear when compared to the Champion Check-A-Plug chart and did not display any evidence of carbon or lead fouling that would preclude normal operation. Engine thumb compression and suction on all cylinders were confirmed, and crankshaft continuity was confirmed from the front to the accessory gear section of the engine through a full 720° of rotation. The engine examination did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would preclude normal operation. The left and right mufflers, and their respective shrouds, had separated during the accident sequence and were found partially buried in mud, protected from the postaccident fire. They were sent to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Materials Laboratory for a detailed examination.
The left smooth muffler exterior surface was sound with no evidence of cracks or through thickness metal wastage. The right muffler and shroud exhibited substantial mechanical damage. The aft face of the muffler with inlet tube was separated from the assembly and was not recovered. The right smooth muffler surface exhibited cracks and through-thickness metal wastage. The fractures associated with the separation of the aft face with inlet tube exhibited largely oxidized fracture surfaces and thinned walls. The center inlet tube was separated from the rest of the muffler due to loss of mechanical integrity from metal wastage. Holes and wall thickness loss were also noted around the muffler body.
A metallurgical cross-section taken through an exemplar area of metal wastage showed evidence of general thermal oxidative loss of material wall thickness as well as through thickness holes and cracks. There were metal wastage and wall-thickness though-holes adjacent to the crimp seal between the muffler tube and the forward end plate as well.
Due to the extensive postaccident fire damage to the fuselage, the NTSB was unable to determine if the airplane was equipped with any type of carbon monoxide detection equipment.
Medical and Pathological Information
According to the autopsy performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and carbon monoxide toxicity. In addition, moderate atherosclerotic stenosis (70%) of the left anterior descending coronary artery and mild atherosclerotic stenosis (30%) of right coronary artery were identified.
Toxicology testing performed by the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, identified 61% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood. Additional toxicology testing performed by the FAA’s Forensic Science Laboratory identified 48% carboxyhemoglobin in cavity blood as well as bupropion (a potentially sedating antidepressant) and one of its metabolites, citalopram (generally considered a non-sedating antidepressant) and one of its metabolites, trace amount of diphenhydramine (a sedating antihistamine), diltiazem (a blood pressure medication), atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug), sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction) and one of its metabolites, and a metabolite of aspirin in the pilot’s blood and/or tissues.
Medical Records
Personal medical records were obtained from the pilot’s primary care doctor. These records were limited to a single visit to obtain bloodwork before a cardiac catherization; they did not contain a medical history or list of medications. The bloodwork was unrevealing. A copy of the cardiology record was included.
The cardiology record from a visit dated October 21, 2019, documented that the pilot had known coronary artery disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a previous stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis, and carotid artery disease. At the time, his daily medications included diltiazem, lisinopril (another blood pressure medication), omeprazole, atorvastatin, sildenafil, citalopram, lorazepam (a sedating benzodiazepine), and Eliquis (a blood thinner). He had undergone a cardiac catheterization on July 25, 2019, which demonstrated severe calcific diffuse coronary artery disease that was not amenable to procedural intervention.
At the time of the pilot’s last FAA medical examination in 2013, he had reported having high blood pressure and the use of medication to treat it. The pilot had allowed his aviation medical certificate to expire and had not reported his medical history or recent use of medications to the FAA.
Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, colorless, nonirritating gas formed by hydrocarbon combustion. CO binds to hemoglobin with much greater affinity than oxygen, forming carboxyhemoglobin; elevated levels result in impaired oxygen transport and utilization. Nonsmokers may normally have up to 3% carboxyhemoglobin in their blood; heavy smokers may have levels of 10 to 15%. Acutely, low levels of CO may cause vague symptoms like headache and nausea, but increasing levels (40% and above) lead to confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, and death.
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Location: Newborn, GA
Accident Number: ERA20FA068
Date & Time: 01/06/2020, 1415 EST
Registration: N1612F
Aircraft: Cessna 172
Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
On January 6, 2020, about 1415 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172H, N1612F, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Newborn, Georgia. The private pilot who owned and operated the airplane, was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight that departed Toccoa Airport-RG Letourneau Field (TOC), Toccoa, Georgia, about 1215 and was destined for Cairo-Grady County Airport (70J), Cairo, Georgia.
Witnesses reported that they heard and saw the airplane flying at a low altitude in circles when it suddenly descended into the trees. The airplane was on a heading of about 215° when it struck the top of 75 ft tall pine trees and descended into additional trees and terrain.
Preliminary radar track data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) showed a target correlated to be the accident airplane after departure from TOC. The flight proceeded on a track of about 170° for 15 miles, taking a right turn to about 233° for 5 miles, then turning south again to 190° for an additional 25 miles. About an hour into the flight, the airplane turned west southwest in a meandering track across the ground for about 10 miles, then it made a right turn to the north and completed several left 360° turns, before turning back to the east and completing two additional right 360° turns. The flight proceeded to the north briefly, completing several 360° turns before continuing into thirteen 360° right turns that progressed in an easterly direction until radar contact was lost near the accident site.
According to FAA airmen records, the pilot, age 72, held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. The pilot reported civil flight experience that included 344 hours of total flight time and 0 hours in last six months as of his most recent aviation medical exam on November 15, 2013, when he was issued a Second-Class Medical Certificate with a limitation for corrective lenses.
According to FAA airworthiness records, the airplane was issued a standard airworthiness certificate on September 23, 1967. It was a four seat, externally braced high-wing airplane, that was equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear, and a Continental O-300, 145-horsepower engine that drove a McCauley fixed pitch two-blade metal propeller. The airframe had accumulated 3,806 hours total time and the engine had accumulated 448.0 hours total time since overhaul as of the most recent annual inspection on September 17, 2018.
At 1415, the weather reported at Covington Municipal Airport, (CVC) Atlanta, Georgia located about 11 nautical miles northwest of the accident site, indicated wind from 290° at 5 knots, visibility of 10 statute miles, clear conditions. The temperature and dew point were 16°C and 03°C, respectively, and the altimeter setting was 30.12 inches of mercury.
The airplane impacted dense woods and terrain about, 3 miles east of Newborn, Georgia. The wreckage path was on a magnetic heading of about 215° and it was about 180 ft long. The airplane struck multiple trees as it descended through the woods before striking terrain and coming to rest in an inverted position. Both wings separated during impact and the fuselage was consumed by a post-impact fire. All airframe, control surfaces, and engine components were located at the scene and several smaller pieces of aluminum, plexiglass, wheel fairing, and a door was discovered along the wreckage path among broken tree limbs and branches. The propeller was discovered in the engine impact crater and was sheared off the hub during the impact; it exhibited gradual aft bending and had a few diagonal chordwise scrapes on one of the blades.
The vertical stabilizer, rudder, horizontal stabilator, and trim tab control (neutral) surfaces remained attached and control continuity was confirmed from the surfaces through the cables to the rudder pedals. Elevator control cable continuity was established. Right wing aileron control continuity was confirmed; the control cables and bell cranks remained attached. The control cables sawed through the wing surface during wing separation after impact and breaks in the cables were consistent with tensile overload. Left wing aileron control continuity was confirmed; the control cables and bell cranks remained attached.
The left and right wing fuel tanks was ruptured and thermally damaged. The left fuel cap was secured in place and the right fuel cap was melted but remained attached to the chain that was secured in place.
The left and right flaps and associated actuators were found in the up (stowed) position.
The engine remained largely intact although there was significant thermal damage on the aft section of the engine near the firewall. The spark plugs were removed and examined. They appeared to have minimal wear when compared to the Champion Check-A-Plug chart and did not display any evidence of carbon or lead fouling that would preclude normal operation. Engine thumb compression and suction on all cylinders was confirmed and crankshaft continuity was confirmed from the front to the accessory gear section of the engine through a full 720 degrees of rotation.
All valves, pushrods and springs operated normally, and the crankshaft rotation was smooth, with no noticeable abnormal noise or friction noted. The pistons appeared well lubricated and there was no interior engine damage observed. The number 6 cylinder was removed to facilitate internal engine examination. The piston was unremarkable and appeared well lubricated. The rods and camshaft lobes were clean and free of any anomalies.
The left magneto was internally damaged by thermal and impact forces. The left magneto did not turn or produce spark. The right magneto functioned and produced spark at the terminals. The oil pump remained intact, was well lubricated, and functioned normally. The carburetor and gascolator were damaged by impact forces. The fuel selector switch and valve were not located, however, the area near the fuel selector valve, along with all associated fuel lines was in an area that was exposed to extreme heat.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N1612F
Model/Series: 172 H
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held:None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: CVC, 819 ft msl
Observation Time: 1415 EST
Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 3°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 5 knots / , 290°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.12 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Toccoa, GA (TOC)
Destination: Cairo, GA (70J)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: On-Ground
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 33.494444, -83.642500
Mr. Milwood Ashley Dekle, age 72 of Swift Street, Toccoa passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in a single engine plane accident. Mr. Dekle was doing what he loved, flying - only second to his deep affection for singing. A son of the late Milwood Dekle and Frances Porter Dekle, he was born May 22, 1947 in Pelham, Georgia, having lived in Mitchell and Grady Counties for most of his life and in Toccoa since 1993. He was a 1965 graduate of Cairo High School, Cairo, Georgia. On May 31, 1968, he married Oleta Cone Dekle who preceded him in death. He attended Berry College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English and minor in music in 1969. He and his wife operated Dekle Appliances in Toccoa for many years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Toccoa and a longtime member of the Pine Level Baptist Church near Cairo, Georgia. He was a member of the Toccoa Kiwanis Club and participated many years as music director and choir member. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Landis and David Hicks of Cornelia, Georgia; son, Matthew Dekle of Toccoa, Georgia; he was Papa to grandchildren, Lainie and Blake Hoelscher of Temple, Texas, Matthew Hicks, Dawson Hicks, Weslyn Hicks and Jacob Hicks of Cornelia, Georgia; brothers, Dr. Andrew Dekle of Cairo, Georgia, Patrick Dekle of Pelham, Georgia, Michael (Patsy) Dekle of Moultrie, Georgia, Cary Dekle of Bainbridge, Georgia; sister, Jeri (Kevin) Couch of Calhoun, Georgia; sister-in-law, Jennifer Cone of Grady County, Georgia; a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends all of whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly (Junior) Cox from Pine Park, Georgia. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, 2020, 1 O'clock p.m. at Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia with interment following at Springhill Christian Church, Ochlocknee, Georgia.The Reverend Robert Crapps, and The Reverend Jim Weaver are officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Matthew Dekle, Matthew Hicks, Dawson Hicks, Travis Dekle, Von Cox, and Rocky Wynn. Honorary Pallbearers are David Hicks, Jr and Nathan Walker. The family will briefly receive friends at the Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia following the service, before departing for Springhill Christian Church Cemetery for the interment. Family will also receive friends following the committal service (weather permitting). Friends that can not make the South Georgia service, there will be a Panikhida (memorial service) at Saint Timothy Orthodox Church, January 25, 5:00 pm. 722 Collins Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577. Willis-Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Milwood Ashley Dekle.
Lawrence A. McCarter
National Transportation Safety Board
Investigator In Charge
NEWBORN, Georgia — A pilot is dead after a plane crash was reported in Jasper County, Monday.
The crash happened Monday near JH Whitaker Road and Ga. Hwy. 142 near Newborn.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Cessna 172H crashed in a wooded area at around 3 p.m. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office said the plane appeared to be a two-seater.
The FAA said only the pilot was aboard and did not survive. He was identified as Millwood Ashley Dekle, 72, of Tocoaa.
According to a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, the plane likely took off around 2:15 p.m. from the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport en route to Cairo-Grady County Airport in southern Georgia, just north of the Florida state line.
A spokesman for the NTSB said several witnesses reported seeing the plane flying low, just above the treetops, before it "sharply descended" into the trees, cutting short the plane's roughly 300-mile journey.
"The airplane struck the tops of the trees, traveled for approximately 150 feet before finally coming to rest, and burned in the process," the spokesman said.
The FAA will investigate and the NTSB will determine the probable cause of the accident, but investigators noted that wind conditions for Monday were clear and calm.
In the next couple days, officials said the plane will be removed and relocated to a facility in Griffin, Georgia where investigators will look further into the cause of the crash, including examining perishable evidence, recovering on-board data and checking the functionality of the plane's parts. The investigation will also look into the pilot's qualifications
While the investigation is ongoing, officials are asking that anyone who may have seen the plane before the crash to contact them at witness@ntsb.gov.
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JASPER COUNTY, Georgia - A small plane crashed down near Newborn, Georgia Monday afternoon, officials said.
The FAA says only the pilot was onboard when the plane crashed.
The FAA tells FOX 5 that the Cessna 172 aircraft crashed in a wooded area around 3 p.m. in Jasper County.
At the time of the crash, only the pilot, identified as 72-year-old Tocoaa resident Millwood Ashley Dekle, was on board. Deakle died in the crash.
Authorities are investigating a plane crash in a wooded area near Newbern, Georgia
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are working to determine the cause of the crash.
The Cessna 172 is described as an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft, that is made by the Cessna Aircraft Company.
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