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March 29, 1983 · Cessna 152 · N6329M
Missing Acft
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Missing Acft
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6329M
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83LAMS4
THE PLT REPORTEDLY TOOK OFF ON A 1 HR LOCAL. THE ACFT DID NOT RETURN & WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE CRASHED. ALSO, IT WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED & THE PLT WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. THE OWNER/OPERATOR PROVIDED INFO WHICH SUGGESTED THAT THE PLT MAY HAVE BEEN DESPONDENT OVER FAILING A COLLEGE COURSE.
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THE PLT REPORTEDLY TOOK OFF ON A 1 HR LOCAL. THE ACFT DID NOT RETURN & WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE CRASHED. ALSO, IT WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED & THE PLT WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. THE OWNER/OPERATOR PROVIDED INFO WHICH SUGGESTED THAT THE PLT MAY HAVE BEEN DESPONDENT OVER FAILING A COLLEGE COURSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6329M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC