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November 29, 1991 · Cessna 182F · N37749
Morse, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Morse, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182F
Tail Number
N37749
Operator
Loren T Olsen
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA030
A NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PILOT DEPARTED ON A 362 MILE NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITHOUT OBTAINING A WEATHER BRIEFING. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER, LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IMPACTED THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES BEYOND HIS INTENDED DESTINATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT QUALIFICATION, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
A NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PILOT DEPARTED ON A 362 MILE NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITHOUT OBTAINING A WEATHER BRIEFING. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC WEATHER, LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IMPACTED THE GROUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES BEYOND HIS INTENDED DESTINATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN37749
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLoren T Olsen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time08:50
Weather SourceWFAC