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July 7, 1984 · Cessna 172 · N8917V
Minnewaukan, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Minnewaukan, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8917V
Operator
Paul W Visk
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA212
THE PILOT OF THIS AIRCRAFT OVERFLEW HIS INTENDED LANDING SITE, A GRAVEL ROAD, IN AN ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE ANY POWER LINES OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MIGHT BE IN HIS WAY. HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD PREVENT A SAFE LANDING. WHILE TURNING TO MAKE THE ACTUAL LANDING HIS MAIN GEAR STRUCK A POWER LINE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN IMPACTED THE GROUND AND NOSED OVER. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT DUSK.
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THE PILOT OF THIS AIRCRAFT OVERFLEW HIS INTENDED LANDING SITE, A GRAVEL ROAD, IN AN ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE ANY POWER LINES OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MIGHT BE IN HIS WAY. HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WOULD PREVENT A SAFE LANDING. WHILE TURNING TO MAKE THE ACTUAL LANDING HIS MAIN GEAR STRUCK A POWER LINE. THE AIRCRAFT THEN IMPACTED THE GROUND AND NOSED OVER. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT DUSK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8917V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul W Visk
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO