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November 23, 1986 · Cessna 177XP · N736UF
Camden, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Camden, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 177XP
Tail Number
N736UF
Operator
Phillip R Mcbride
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA024
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS ON APPROACH DURING IMC AND HAD THE AIRPORT IN SIGHT WHEN HE FLEW INTO ANOTHER CLOUD AND HAD STARTED A MISSED APPROACH WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH A TREE. HE COMPLETED THE MISSED APPROACH AND DIVERTED TO MONROE, LA.
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THE PILOT STATED HE WAS ON APPROACH DURING IMC AND HAD THE AIRPORT IN SIGHT WHEN HE FLEW INTO ANOTHER CLOUD AND HAD STARTED A MISSED APPROACH WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH A TREE. HE COMPLETED THE MISSED APPROACH AND DIVERTED TO MONROE, LA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:52 CST
Nearest AirportHARRELL (2nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177XP
Tail NumberN736UF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhillip R Mcbride
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
Ceiling100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC