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February 12, 1985 · Cessna 335 · N6821C
Barrville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Barrville, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 335
Tail Number
N6821C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC85FGT01
THE CESSNA 335 WAS MAKING A CONTACT APPROACH WHEN IT FLEW INTO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PILOT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. WINDS IN THE AREA WERE REPORTED AT 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE REPORTED TO HAVE PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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THE CESSNA 335 WAS MAKING A CONTACT APPROACH WHEN IT FLEW INTO THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE PILOT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES. WINDS IN THE AREA WERE REPORTED AT 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE REPORTED TO HAVE PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 EST
Nearest AirportReedsville Mifflin County (2nm WNW)
Runway6
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 335
Tail NumberN6821C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 EB · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0