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December 24, 1986 · Cessna 172 · N53384
Marble Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Marble Falls, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N53384
Operator
Randolf Afb Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA040
A PILOT ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT IN THE LOCAL AREA AT RANDOLF AFB, TX. WAS FLYING LOW OVER THE LLANO RIVER ABOUT 50 FT. AGL AND CONTACTED A POWER LINE, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE RIGHT WING. THE PILOT CONTINUED ON TO RANDOLF AFB AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
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A PILOT ON A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT IN THE LOCAL AREA AT RANDOLF AFB, TX. WAS FLYING LOW OVER THE LLANO RIVER ABOUT 50 FT. AGL AND CONTACTED A POWER LINE, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE RIGHT WING. THE PILOT CONTINUED ON TO RANDOLF AFB AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportRandolf Afb (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN53384
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandolf Afb Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC