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February 13, 1983 · Piper PA-22 · N1139C
Hennessey, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hennessey, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N1139C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA110
WHILE ON A SHORT FINAL TO LAND AT A PRIVATE AG STRIP, THE ACFT STRUCK POWER LINES, THEN FLIPPED OVER & IMPACTED ON THE APCH END OF THE RWY. ALTHOUGH THE PLT WAS UNFAAMILAR WITH THE ARPT, SHE HAD BEEN BRIEFED ON THE EXISTANCE OF THE WIRES BEFORE HER DEPARTURE. THE WIRES WERE NOT MARKED.
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WHILE ON A SHORT FINAL TO LAND AT A PRIVATE AG STRIP, THE ACFT STRUCK POWER LINES, THEN FLIPPED OVER & IMPACTED ON THE APCH END OF THE RWY. ALTHOUGH THE PLT WAS UNFAAMILAR WITH THE ARPT, SHE HAD BEEN BRIEFED ON THE EXISTANCE OF THE WIRES BEFORE HER DEPARTURE. THE WIRES WERE NOT MARKED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:42 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length1400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN1139C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC