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March 26, 1993 · Cessna 150G · N3986J
Jordan Valley, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Jordan Valley, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N3986J
Operator
Mckay Wade D
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA93LA082
THE PILOT DESCENDED TO A LOW ALTITUDE AND FOLLOWED A HIGHWAY WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED LOW CEILINGS, CLOUDS, AND RAIN WHILE ON A VFR FLT. THE ACFT STRUCK A POLE AND WIRES ON AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT CONTINUED THE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS, LOW CEILING, AND RAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DESCENDED TO A LOW ALTITUDE AND FOLLOWED A HIGHWAY WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED LOW CEILINGS, CLOUDS, AND RAIN WHILE ON A VFR FLT. THE ACFT STRUCK A POLE AND WIRES ON AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE, AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN3986J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMckay Wade D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:00
Weather SourceWFAC