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December 8, 1991 · Cessna 177B · N30832
Dalmatia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dalmatia, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N30832
Operator
Neil D Sturm
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC92LA043
THE PILOT STATED THAT, 'WHILE FLYING SOUTHWEST ABOVE THE RIVER WITH MY ATTENTION ON OTHER THINGS I ALLOWED MY ALTITUDE TO DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT WHEN I SAW THE WIRES IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID THEM.' THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN THE RIVER AND THE PILOT SWAM TO SHORE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE AND OBJECT CLEARANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH POWER LINES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT, 'WHILE FLYING SOUTHWEST ABOVE THE RIVER WITH MY ATTENTION ON OTHER THINGS I ALLOWED MY ALTITUDE TO DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT WHEN I SAW THE WIRES IT WAS TOO LATE TO AVOID THEM.' THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN THE RIVER AND THE PILOT SWAM TO SHORE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:26 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN30832
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorNeil D Sturm
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO