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October 11, 1985 · Cessna 175A · N6959E
Jal, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Jal, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 175A
Tail Number
N6959E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN86FA008
A WITNESS WATCHED THE ACFT TAKEOFF AND DISAPPEAR IN THE DARKNESS. THE PLT HAD INTENDED TO MAKE 3 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS TO REGAIN CURRENCY FOR NIGHT FLYING. THE ACFT NEVER RETURNED. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND 2 MILES NORTH OF THE ARPT THE FOLLOWING MORNING. WX WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING HAZY WITH A LOW OVERCAST, PATCHY GROUND FOG, AND REDUCED VISIBILITY.
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A WITNESS WATCHED THE ACFT TAKEOFF AND DISAPPEAR IN THE DARKNESS. THE PLT HAD INTENDED TO MAKE 3 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS TO REGAIN CURRENCY FOR NIGHT FLYING. THE ACFT NEVER RETURNED. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND 2 MILES NORTH OF THE ARPT THE FOLLOWING MORNING. WX WAS DESCRIBED AS BEING HAZY WITH A LOW OVERCAST, PATCHY GROUND FOG, AND REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 MDT
Nearest AirportLea County/Jal (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175A
Tail NumberN6959E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT