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December 6, 1983 · Cessna 150G · N4012J
Clinton, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Clinton, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N4012J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84LA089
THREE WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT FLYING LOW BEFORE IT WENT OUT OF SIGHT BEHIND TREES. TWO OF THEM REPORTED THAT THE PLT MADE 3 LOW FLY-BYS WITH THE ENG SOUNDING NORMAL, THEN THEY HEARD THE ACFT IMPACT IN A FIELD ON THE 3RD PASS. AN EXAM OF THE CRASH SITE REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD IMPACTED IN A RIGHT WING LOW ATTITUDE & CAME TO REST ABOUT 195 FT LATER. NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS. THE PLTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS THE ACFT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED.
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THREE WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT FLYING LOW BEFORE IT WENT OUT OF SIGHT BEHIND TREES. TWO OF THEM REPORTED THAT THE PLT MADE 3 LOW FLY-BYS WITH THE ENG SOUNDING NORMAL, THEN THEY HEARD THE ACFT IMPACT IN A FIELD ON THE 3RD PASS. AN EXAM OF THE CRASH SITE REVEALED THAT THE ACFT HAD IMPACTED IN A RIGHT WING LOW ATTITUDE & CAME TO REST ABOUT 195 FT LATER. NO EVIDENCE OF A PREIMPACT, MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND. AUTOMOTIVE FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANKS. THE PLTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS THE ACFT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD EXPIRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN4012J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC