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September 5, 1992 · Cessna 150H · N23207
Mcgehee, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Mcgehee, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N23207
Operator
Purdy Donnie R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA222
THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING HIS AIRPLANE AT LOW ALTITUDE TO OBSERVE HIS FAMILY'S FARM FIELDS. ACCORDING TO HIS FATHER, WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THREE POWER LINES NEAR A CANAL NEXT TO A BEAN FIELD AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN. A SMALL POST IMPACT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS EXTINGUISHED BY WITNESSES. NO MECHANICAL AIRPLANE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED BY THE PILOT OR FOUND BY THE FAA INSPECTOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING HIS AIRPLANE AT LOW ALTITUDE TO OBSERVE HIS FAMILY'S FARM FIELDS. ACCORDING TO HIS FATHER, WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THREE POWER LINES NEAR A CANAL NEXT TO A BEAN FIELD AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN. A SMALL POST IMPACT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS EXTINGUISHED BY WITNESSES. NO MECHANICAL AIRPLANE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED BY THE PILOT OR FOUND BY THE FAA INSPECTOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN23207
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPurdy Donnie R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC