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April 19, 1983 · Cessna 172N · N6322D
Martinsdale, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Martinsdale, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6322D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN83LA100
REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUCTOR PLT WAS ON A PERSONAL/BUSINESS FLT WITH A STUDENT PLT AS A PASSENGER. A LANDING WAS MADE ON A ROAD THAT HAD BEEN USED BY CROP DUSTER PLTS. THE PLT HAD BEEN INFORMED ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF POWER LINES. HE SAW SOME POWER LINES & HAD LANDED SHORT OF THEIR POSITION; HOWEVER, HE DID NTO SEE THE TELEPHONE LINES THAT CROSSED THE ROAD AT ANOTHER LOCATION. DURING A SUBSEQUENT TAKEOFF DOWN A GRADE, THE TELEPHONE LINES WERE OBSCURED BY SUN REFLECTING OFF SWOW COVERED MOUNTAINS IN THE BACKGROUND. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE LEFT GEAR HIT A TELEPHONE LINE & THE ACFT CARTWHEELED TO THE LEFT & CRASHED.
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REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUCTOR PLT WAS ON A PERSONAL/BUSINESS FLT WITH A STUDENT PLT AS A PASSENGER. A LANDING WAS MADE ON A ROAD THAT HAD BEEN USED BY CROP DUSTER PLTS. THE PLT HAD BEEN INFORMED ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF POWER LINES. HE SAW SOME POWER LINES & HAD LANDED SHORT OF THEIR POSITION; HOWEVER, HE DID NTO SEE THE TELEPHONE LINES THAT CROSSED THE ROAD AT ANOTHER LOCATION. DURING A SUBSEQUENT TAKEOFF DOWN A GRADE, THE TELEPHONE LINES WERE OBSCURED BY SUN REFLECTING OFF SWOW COVERED MOUNTAINS IN THE BACKGROUND. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE LEFT GEAR HIT A TELEPHONE LINE & THE ACFT CARTWHEELED TO THE LEFT & CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6322D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC