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July 11, 1992 · Cessna 150 · N5988E
Burns, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Burns, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N5988E
Operator
Stockwell Kelly J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92FA148
THE ACFT IMPACTED WIRES ON AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE AT 96 FT. AGL WHILE IN STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT, IMPACTED THE GROUND, AND IGNITED IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY ATTEMPT TO PULL-UP OR MANEUVER BEFORE THE ACFT IMPACTED THE WIRES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES ON A 500 KV ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINE.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT IMPACTED WIRES ON AN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE AT 96 FT. AGL WHILE IN STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT, IMPACTED THE GROUND, AND IGNITED IN FLAMES. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY ATTEMPT TO PULL-UP OR MANEUVER BEFORE THE ACFT IMPACTED THE WIRES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:51 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN5988E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorStockwell Kelly J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:08
Weather SourceWFAC