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April 7, 1988 · Cessna 340 · N340FB
Pineville, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pineville, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
N340FB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO88LA040
WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT CONTACTED A SAGGING WIRE WHICH WAS SUSPENDED BY TWO HANGARS. THE TOP 2 INCHES OF THE RUDDER WERE SEVERED. THE PLT WAS UNAWARE OF THE WIRE CONTACT AND FLEW ONTO HIS DESTINATION WHERE A LINEMAN INFORMED THE PLT OF THE DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES WHILE TAXIING THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF THE ACFT CONTACTED A SAGGING WIRE WHICH WAS SUSPENDED BY TWO HANGARS. THE TOP 2 INCHES OF THE RUDDER WERE SEVERED. THE PLT WAS UNAWARE OF THE WIRE CONTACT AND FLEW ONTO HIS DESTINATION WHERE A LINEMAN INFORMED THE PLT OF THE DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWELCH (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberN340FB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC