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December 3, 1984 · Cessna 182B · N2406G
Brownsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Brownsville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2406G
Operator
Matt Howell
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW85FA065
THE ACFT HIT THE STABILIZATION WIRES ON A 300 FT FM RADIO TRANSMISSION TOWER FOLLOWED BY A COLLISION WITH POWER- LINES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE PLT & PASSG WERE ENROUTE TO THE BROWNSVILLE, TX, AIRPORT TO FLY A DC-3 CARGO ACFT TO MEXICO. AT 1453 CST, N2405G, CALLED BROWNSVILLE TOWER FROM 12 MILES WEST INBOUND, REQUESTING WX INFORMATION. N2406G ACKNOWLEDGED FLYING IN IFR WX CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME. THE TOWER REQUESTED THE PLT'S INTENTIONS & INFORMED HIM THAT IF AN IFR CLEARANCE WAS REQUESTED N2406G WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT APPROACH CONTROL ON FREQUENCY 119.5. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ACFT.
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THE ACFT HIT THE STABILIZATION WIRES ON A 300 FT FM RADIO TRANSMISSION TOWER FOLLOWED BY A COLLISION WITH POWER- LINES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE PLT & PASSG WERE ENROUTE TO THE BROWNSVILLE, TX, AIRPORT TO FLY A DC-3 CARGO ACFT TO MEXICO. AT 1453 CST, N2405G, CALLED BROWNSVILLE TOWER FROM 12 MILES WEST INBOUND, REQUESTING WX INFORMATION. N2406G ACKNOWLEDGED FLYING IN IFR WX CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME. THE TOWER REQUESTED THE PLT'S INTENTIONS & INFORMED HIM THAT IF AN IFR CLEARANCE WAS REQUESTED N2406G WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT APPROACH CONTROL ON FREQUENCY 119.5. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2406G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMatt Howell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC