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June 13, 1985 · Cessna 150H · N6573S
Waipahu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Waipahu, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N6573S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA273
APRX 1/2 HR INTO THIS DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT THE ACFT STRUCK UNMARKED HIGH VOLTAGE PWR CABLES, ENTERED AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND STRUCK THE GROUND. ONE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE FLT WAS TO PRACTICE EMERGENCY APCH PROCEDURES. BOTH THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PLT WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DO NOT REMEMBER THE EVENTS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE ENG OPERATED AT 2400 RPM ON A TEST STAND WITH LITTLE VIBRATION AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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APRX 1/2 HR INTO THIS DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT THE ACFT STRUCK UNMARKED HIGH VOLTAGE PWR CABLES, ENTERED AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND STRUCK THE GROUND. ONE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE FLT WAS TO PRACTICE EMERGENCY APCH PROCEDURES. BOTH THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PLT WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DO NOT REMEMBER THE EVENTS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE ENG OPERATED AT 2400 RPM ON A TEST STAND WITH LITTLE VIBRATION AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 HST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN6573S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC