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July 13, 1985 · Piper PA-28-181 · N3030Z
Kiowa, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Kiowa, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N3030Z
Operator
Associates Flying Club
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85LA187
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE WIRE AND CRASHED. THE PLT ADMITTED HE HAD BEEN FLYING OVER A BOY SCOUT RANCH AT 7500 FT MSL (ABOUT 500 FT AGL). HE COULD NOT RECALL ANY OTHER DETAILS. ONE WITNESS SAID HE SAW THE ACFT CROSS IN FRONT OF HIS PICKUP TRUCK AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL AND IT APPEARED TO HIM THAT THE PLT 'WIG-WAGGED HIS WINGS'.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE WIRE AND CRASHED. THE PLT ADMITTED HE HAD BEEN FLYING OVER A BOY SCOUT RANCH AT 7500 FT MSL (ABOUT 500 FT AGL). HE COULD NOT RECALL ANY OTHER DETAILS. ONE WITNESS SAID HE SAW THE ACFT CROSS IN FRONT OF HIS PICKUP TRUCK AT ABOUT 100 FT AGL AND IT APPEARED TO HIM THAT THE PLT 'WIG-WAGGED HIS WINGS'.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:58 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN3030Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAssociates Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC