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December 3, 1984 · Cessna 402C · N402NQ
Boise, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boise, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N402NQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA85LA026
DESCENT WAS MADE TO APRX 50 FT AGL TO OBSERVE A HERD OF CATTLE. ACFT CONTACTED POWER LINES CUTTING OFF THE LEFT WING TIP. FLT CONTINUED AND LANDING WAS MADE AT BOISE AIR TERMINAL WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLT STATED HE DID NOT SEE WIRES.
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DESCENT WAS MADE TO APRX 50 FT AGL TO OBSERVE A HERD OF CATTLE. ACFT CONTACTED POWER LINES CUTTING OFF THE LEFT WING TIP. FLT CONTINUED AND LANDING WAS MADE AT BOISE AIR TERMINAL WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLT STATED HE DID NOT SEE WIRES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN402NQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC