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May 26, 1984 · Beech BE35G · N215D
Wewoka, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Wewoka, OK
Aircraft
Beech BE35G
Tail Number
N215D
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84FA242
THE PLT WAS NOT CURRENT IN IMC OPERATIONS NOR WAS THE ACFT CERTIFIED FOR INSTRUMENT LFT. AFTER OBTAINING A WX BRIEFING WHICH FORECAST A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ALONG HIS ROUTE, THE PLT DEPARTED ON A X-COUNTRY. EN ROUTE THE PLT CONTACTED OKLAHOMA CITY EFAS AND WAS ADVISED OF A THUNDERSTOWM NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY. PLT STATED HE WOULD RETURN TO ARDMORE. WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT DESCENDING IN A DIVE OUT OF THE LOW CLOUD BASE. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE INDICATED THE ACFT SEPARATED IN-FLT AT A LOW ALT PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.
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THE PLT WAS NOT CURRENT IN IMC OPERATIONS NOR WAS THE ACFT CERTIFIED FOR INSTRUMENT LFT. AFTER OBTAINING A WX BRIEFING WHICH FORECAST A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ALONG HIS ROUTE, THE PLT DEPARTED ON A X-COUNTRY. EN ROUTE THE PLT CONTACTED OKLAHOMA CITY EFAS AND WAS ADVISED OF A THUNDERSTOWM NEAR OKLAHOMA CITY. PLT STATED HE WOULD RETURN TO ARDMORE. WITNESSES SAW THE ACFT DESCENDING IN A DIVE OUT OF THE LOW CLOUD BASE. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE INDICATED THE ACFT SEPARATED IN-FLT AT A LOW ALT PRIOR TO GROUND IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE35G
Tail NumberN215D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-G · Reciprocating · 240
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:46
Weather SourceWFAC