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December 24, 1984 · Piper PA-38-112 · N26055
Byron Township, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Byron Township, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N26055
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA076
THE LOW TIME 55 HR PILOT WAS WX BRIEFED ON UNFAVORABLE FLT CONDITIONS EN ROUTE TO DESTINATION. HE DEPARTED NO FLT PLAN. AS HE APPROACHED DESTINATION, 8 MI SOUTH, THE CEILING HAD LOWERED TO 200 FT, VISIBILITY ONE MI; ICING ON WINDSHIELD. WHILE FOLLOWING HIGHWAY, STRUCK GUY WIRE AT 177 FT AGL OF A 180 FT TOWER. PILOT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED IN A FIELD.
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THE LOW TIME 55 HR PILOT WAS WX BRIEFED ON UNFAVORABLE FLT CONDITIONS EN ROUTE TO DESTINATION. HE DEPARTED NO FLT PLAN. AS HE APPROACHED DESTINATION, 8 MI SOUTH, THE CEILING HAD LOWERED TO 200 FT, VISIBILITY ONE MI; ICING ON WINDSHIELD. WHILE FOLLOWING HIGHWAY, STRUCK GUY WIRE AT 177 FT AGL OF A 180 FT TOWER. PILOT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED IN A FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:24 CST
Nearest AirportFond Du Lac (8nm S)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN26055
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWIT