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January 19, 1986 · Cessna 177RG · N52949
Valley View, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Valley View, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N52949
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI86FA068
THE PLT WAS CONDUCTING A LOW PASS, 40 FT AGL, ON A RIVER AND STRUCK A POWER LINE CROSSING HIS FLT PATH. THE STRIKE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE ACFT IMPACTED ON THE FROZEN SURFACE OF THE RIVER.
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THE PLT WAS CONDUCTING A LOW PASS, 40 FT AGL, ON A RIVER AND STRUCK A POWER LINE CROSSING HIS FLT PATH. THE STRIKE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE ACFT IMPACTED ON THE FROZEN SURFACE OF THE RIVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:02 CST
Nearest Airport3nm W
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN52949
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:24
Weather SourceWFAC