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November 25, 1987 · Cessna 172M · N21460
Hillsboro, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N21460
Operator
Hillsboro Helicopters
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA88FA023
THE DAILY RADIO TRAFFIC REPORTING FLIGHT WAS CLEARED FOR AN IFR DEPARTURE FROM HILLSBORO AIRPORT IN IMC. THE OWNER/ OPERATOR OF THE AIRCRAFT STATED THE COMPANY HAD A 'NO IFR' POLICY. ON TAKEOFF WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO BE LOWER AND SLOWER THAN NORMAL AND ABOUT 100 FT AGL PAST THE RUNWAY MIDPOINT THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A SHALLOW RIGHT TURN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 35-FOOT TREES AND A POWERLINE 600 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE AND APPROXIMATELY 135 DEGREES OFF THE RUNWAY HEADING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES.
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THE DAILY RADIO TRAFFIC REPORTING FLIGHT WAS CLEARED FOR AN IFR DEPARTURE FROM HILLSBORO AIRPORT IN IMC. THE OWNER/ OPERATOR OF THE AIRCRAFT STATED THE COMPANY HAD A 'NO IFR' POLICY. ON TAKEOFF WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT TO BE LOWER AND SLOWER THAN NORMAL AND ABOUT 100 FT AGL PAST THE RUNWAY MIDPOINT THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A SHALLOW RIGHT TURN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH 35-FOOT TREES AND A POWERLINE 600 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE AND APPROXIMATELY 135 DEGREES OFF THE RUNWAY HEADING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS/FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:20 PST
Nearest AirportHillsboro (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN21460
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHillsboro Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Ceiling600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:02
Weather SourceWFAC