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January 24, 1986 · Cessna 150 · N7595U
Bancroft, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bancroft, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N7595U
Operator
Great Lakes Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA054
THE PLT BECAME DISORIENTED ON A NIGHT, VFR FLT AND LANDED AT AN ARPT TO DETERMINE HIS LOCATION. THE UNATTENDED ARPT DID NOT HAVE A PHONE SO THE PLT TOOKOFF AGAIN ENROUTE TO HIS ORIGINAL DEST. HE BECAME DISORIENTED A SECOND TIME AND, BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS RUNNING LOW ON FUEL, HE DECIDED TO LAND IN A SNOW COVERED FIELD NEAR A SMALL TOWN. THE SNOW WAS DEEP AND CRUSTED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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THE PLT BECAME DISORIENTED ON A NIGHT, VFR FLT AND LANDED AT AN ARPT TO DETERMINE HIS LOCATION. THE UNATTENDED ARPT DID NOT HAVE A PHONE SO THE PLT TOOKOFF AGAIN ENROUTE TO HIS ORIGINAL DEST. HE BECAME DISORIENTED A SECOND TIME AND, BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS RUNNING LOW ON FUEL, HE DECIDED TO LAND IN A SNOW COVERED FIELD NEAR A SMALL TOWN. THE SNOW WAS DEEP AND CRUSTED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CST
Nearest Airport10nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN7595U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreat Lakes Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 16 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:55
Weather SourceWFAC