Primary finding
Probable cause
An inflight breakup of the aircraft when the pilot flew into a level three thunderstorm.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
During an IFR cross country flight in a new aircraft, the pilot deviated for weather and flew into a thunderstorm which contained moderate to severe or greater turbulence. The aircraft broke up in flight and descended to the ground scattering over a two mile area.
Source record
Factual narrative
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