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November 19, 1987 · Cessna 172M · N70334
Sequim, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Sequim, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N70334
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA88LA020
DURING DARK NIGHT VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES WHILE IN CRUISE FLT AT ABOUT 2,000 FEET MSL. ALTHOUGH THE PILOT HAD REQUESTED VFR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES, HE DID NOT SOLICIT THE USE OF THE LOW ALTITUDE ALERT SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED AS A CONTROLLER AID IN DETECTING POTENTIALLY UNSAFE AIRCRAFT PROXIMITY TO TERRAIN OR OBSTRUCTIONS AND WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME FOR VFR FLTS IF REQUESTED. THE PLT REFUSED TO SUBMIT ANY WRITTEN STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCIDENT.
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DURING DARK NIGHT VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES WHILE IN CRUISE FLT AT ABOUT 2,000 FEET MSL. ALTHOUGH THE PILOT HAD REQUESTED VFR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES, HE DID NOT SOLICIT THE USE OF THE LOW ALTITUDE ALERT SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED AS A CONTROLLER AID IN DETECTING POTENTIALLY UNSAFE AIRCRAFT PROXIMITY TO TERRAIN OR OBSTRUCTIONS AND WAS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME FOR VFR FLTS IF REQUESTED. THE PLT REFUSED TO SUBMIT ANY WRITTEN STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:42 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN70334
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:55
Weather SourceWFAC