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November 13, 1992 · Cessna 150L · N11199
Elwood, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Elwood, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N11199
Operator
Thomas F and Robert H Bentley
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93FA029
THE PILOT HAD RENTED THE AIRPLANE FOR A LOCAL NIGHT FLIGHT. IT SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER'S FRIEND'S HOME. THE PILOT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WAS 0.085%.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT DUE TO ALCOHOL, AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD RENTED THE AIRPLANE FOR A LOCAL NIGHT FLIGHT. IT SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES ADJACENT TO THE PASSENGER'S FRIEND'S HOME. THE PILOT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WAS 0.085%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:05 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN11199
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorThomas F and Robert H Bentley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:45
Weather SourceWFAC