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June 1, 1985 · Piper PA-25-260-C PA-25-260 · N4926Y
Ordway, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ordway, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-260-C PA-25-260
Tail Number
N4926Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN85LA146
THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE AIRPORT ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT RETARDED THE PROPELLER CONTROL TO CLIMB SETTING AND TURNED EAST. THE PILOT SAID HE WAS AWARE OF AND SAW POWER LINES AHEAD. HE SAID HE ADVANCED THE PROPELLER CONTROL TO CLIMB OVER THE WIRES BUT THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SETTLE AND COLLIDED WITH THE WIRES AND CRASHED. THE PILOT SAID HE SUSPECTED HE HAD ENCOUNTERED 'SOME BAD AIR OR SOMETHING.'
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THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE AIRPORT ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT RETARDED THE PROPELLER CONTROL TO CLIMB SETTING AND TURNED EAST. THE PILOT SAID HE WAS AWARE OF AND SAW POWER LINES AHEAD. HE SAID HE ADVANCED THE PROPELLER CONTROL TO CLIMB OVER THE WIRES BUT THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO SETTLE AND COLLIDED WITH THE WIRES AND CRASHED. THE PILOT SAID HE SUSPECTED HE HAD ENCOUNTERED 'SOME BAD AIR OR SOMETHING.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:58 MDT
Nearest Airport1nm SE
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-260-C PA-25-260
Tail NumberN4926Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-G1A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC