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September 11, 1984 · Cessna 150F · N6761F
Westfield, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Westfield, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N6761F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA390
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWERLINE DURING LANDING. THE PLT SAID HE 'FOUND HIMSELF TOO LOW AND GUNNED THE ENGINE TO STAY OVER THE CORN FIELD BUT DID NOT SEE THE WIRES. HAD NEVER KNOWN THEY WERE THERE.'
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A POWERLINE DURING LANDING. THE PLT SAID HE 'FOUND HIMSELF TOO LOW AND GUNNED THE ENGINE TO STAY OVER THE CORN FIELD BUT DID NOT SEE THE WIRES. HAD NEVER KNOWN THEY WERE THERE.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWestfield (1nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN6761F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 4 kt, gusting 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC