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August 14, 1985 · Cessna 140 · N76465
Almont, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Almont, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N76465
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA345
AFTER TAKEOFF AND ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE PLT SAID HIS ENG STOPPED BRIEFLY RESTARTED THEN STOPPED. HE LANDED IN A COW PASTURE AND TO AVOID HITTING THE COWS LANDED HARD ON THE LEFT GEAR AND ENGINE. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER INVERTED.
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AFTER TAKEOFF AND ABOUT 300 FT AGL THE PLT SAID HIS ENG STOPPED BRIEFLY RESTARTED THEN STOPPED. HE LANDED IN A COW PASTURE AND TO AVOID HITTING THE COWS LANDED HARD ON THE LEFT GEAR AND ENGINE. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN76465
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-01 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 600 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:58
Weather SourceWFAC