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February 1, 1992 · Cessna 182 · N6444A
Bartlesville, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Bartlesville, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N6444A
Operator
Randal R Hoglen
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92FA064
DURING A DARK NIGHT APPROACH, THE PRIVATE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND SEVERED THE RIGHT WING SPAR AND WING FAIRING. FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF THE AIRFOIL ELEMENTS, THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE ELEVATION OF THE IMPACT POINT WAS 250 FEET ABOVE THE AIRPORT ELEVATION, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES FROM THE RUNWAY, AND ON THE EXTENDED CENTERLINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.
Full Narrative
DURING A DARK NIGHT APPROACH, THE PRIVATE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND SEVERED THE RIGHT WING SPAR AND WING FAIRING. FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF THE AIRFOIL ELEMENTS, THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO GROUND IMPACT. THE ELEVATION OF THE IMPACT POINT WAS 250 FEET ABOVE THE AIRPORT ELEVATION, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES FROM THE RUNWAY, AND ON THE EXTENDED CENTERLINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:38 CST
Nearest AirportFrank Phillips (4nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5900 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN6444A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRandal R Hoglen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:40
Weather SourceWFAC