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March 2, 1987 · Cessna 150M · N714KG
Porter, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Porter, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714KG
Operator
Jim D Baccus
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA071
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE WAS FLYING LOW OVER THE SAN JACINTO RIVER, APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL. DURING A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED A POWER LINE. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO THE RIVER CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH WING SPARS AND THE FUSELAGE.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE WAS FLYING LOW OVER THE SAN JACINTO RIVER, APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL. DURING A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED A POWER LINE. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO THE RIVER CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH WING SPARS AND THE FUSELAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportWILLIAMS (1nm S)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714KG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJim D Baccus
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC