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“ This report, however, was more than one hour old at the time of departure and, due either to local conditions or the predicted change, the area closed in sooner than had been expected. Apparently, no effort was made to communicate this fact to the pilot. ”

“ The pilot entered the fog area at an altitude scarcely above the highest hills in the vicinity. Why he elected to stay low and to circle at such an altitude in a fog bound area is a matter of conjecture. There was nothing to indicate that the plane was not functioning properly. Kansas City, the destination remained open all night with light rain and a ceiling of 1000 to 1200 feet. Had the pilot been advised, the weather encountered could not have been considered hazardous to a through flight from Omaha to Kansas City, as called for in the pilot's clearance. ”