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January 25, 1984 · Piper PA-22-150 · N46RS
Memphis, TN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Memphis, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N46RS
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84FLT02
THE ACFT STRUCK A POWERLINE AND CRASHED 1.5 MI SOUTH OF MEMPHIS AIRPORT WHILE ON A ILS LOCALIZER APP TO RWY 36R. THE WX AT THE TIME OF ACC WAS CEILING 200 FT, VISIBILITY 3/4 MILE WITH FOG. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A VOR LOCALIZER, BUT NO GLIDE SLOOP INDICATOR.
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THE ACFT STRUCK A POWERLINE AND CRASHED 1.5 MI SOUTH OF MEMPHIS AIRPORT WHILE ON A ILS LOCALIZER APP TO RWY 36R. THE WX AT THE TIME OF ACC WAS CEILING 200 FT, VISIBILITY 3/4 MILE WITH FOG. THE ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A VOR LOCALIZER, BUT NO GLIDE SLOOP INDICATOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:31 CST
Nearest AirportMemphis Intern. (3nm S)
Runway36R
Runway Length8400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN46RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 5 kt
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:30
Weather SourceWFAC