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June 13, 1991 · Cessna 180 · N1721C
Wausa, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wausa, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N1721C
Operator
Delmar/Clara Lemons
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA189
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS WHILE ON A PERSONAL VFR CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE AN AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES, THEN THE TERRAIN. THIS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER. WHAT THE PILOT BELIEVED TO BE AN AIRSTRIP WAS A BYPASS BETWEEN TWO RURAL ROADS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO TURN AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE RESTRICTED FORWARD VISIBILITY AND POWER LINES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT HE ENCOUNTERED IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS WHILE ON A PERSONAL VFR CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE AN AIRSTRIP. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES, THEN THE TERRAIN. THIS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL AIRFRAME DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER. WHAT THE PILOT BELIEVED TO BE AN AIRSTRIP WAS A BYPASS BETWEEN TWO RURAL ROADS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN1721C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelmar/Clara Lemons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:31
Weather SourceWFAC