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August 21, 1983 · Cessna 172K · N84843
Canton, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Canton, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N84843
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA389
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE ABOUT 20-30 FT AGL IN IMC WEATHER AFTER CALLING ROCHESTER APPROACH AT 1244 CDT TO SAY THAT HE WAS LOST AND IN A THUNDERSTORM. THE PLT WAS NOT INSTRUMENT RATED. RADIO CONTACT WAS LOST AT 1247 CDT. THE FLT ORIGINATED IN ALTON, IL AT ABOUT 0930 CDT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE ABOUT 20-30 FT AGL IN IMC WEATHER AFTER CALLING ROCHESTER APPROACH AT 1244 CDT TO SAY THAT HE WAS LOST AND IN A THUNDERSTORM. THE PLT WAS NOT INSTRUMENT RATED. RADIO CONTACT WAS LOST AT 1247 CDT. THE FLT ORIGINATED IN ALTON, IL AT ABOUT 0930 CDT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN84843
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC