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May 5, 1984 · Cessna 175 · N7261M
Imperial, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Imperial, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 175
Tail Number
N7261M
Operator
Harris Harold D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC84LA132
WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PLT TRIED TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE AN AREA OF BAD WX. HE WAS IN & OUT OF RAIN & FINALLY DECIDED TO REVERSE COURSE. HE SAID HE INADVERTENTLY FLEW INTO A THUNDERSTORM & LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DUE TO TURBULENCE. THE ACFT ENTERED A STEEP DIVE, & DURING THE PULL-OUT, THE LEFT DOOR CAME OFF. THE PLT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER POSSIBLE DAMAGE & DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD. HE OVERSHOT THE SELECTED LANDING AREA, & DURING A GO-AROUND, THE ACFT HIT TREES & A UTILITY POLE GUY WIRE & CRASHED.
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WHILE EN ROUTE, THE PLT TRIED TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE AN AREA OF BAD WX. HE WAS IN & OUT OF RAIN & FINALLY DECIDED TO REVERSE COURSE. HE SAID HE INADVERTENTLY FLEW INTO A THUNDERSTORM & LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DUE TO TURBULENCE. THE ACFT ENTERED A STEEP DIVE, & DURING THE PULL-OUT, THE LEFT DOOR CAME OFF. THE PLT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT OTHER POSSIBLE DAMAGE & DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON A ROAD. HE OVERSHOT THE SELECTED LANDING AREA, & DURING A GO-AROUND, THE ACFT HIT TREES & A UTILITY POLE GUY WIRE & CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175
Tail NumberN7261M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHarris Harold D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC