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August 30, 1985 · Cessna L-19E · N3255X
Palo Pinto, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Palo Pinto, TX
Aircraft
Cessna L-19E
Tail Number
N3255X
Operator
William D Barret Jr
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW85LA340
THE ACFT WAS REPORTED BY WITNESSES TO HAVE BEEN FLYING VERY LOW OVER A LAKE JUST PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH PWR LINES AFTER PASSING OVER A DAM AND WAS DESTROYED ON GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT REPORTED A LOSS PWR WAS EXPERIENCED.THE ENG WAS TEST RUN WITH NO INDICATION OF A PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTION FOUND.
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THE ACFT WAS REPORTED BY WITNESSES TO HAVE BEEN FLYING VERY LOW OVER A LAKE JUST PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH PWR LINES AFTER PASSING OVER A DAM AND WAS DESTROYED ON GROUND IMPACT. THE PLT REPORTED A LOSS PWR WAS EXPERIENCED.THE ENG WAS TEST RUN WITH NO INDICATION OF A PRE-IMPACT MALFUNCTION FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna L-19E
Tail NumberN3255X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWilliam D Barret Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-15 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC