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June 15, 2001 · Cessna 182A · N6353B
Baytown, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Baytown, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N6353B
Operator
Micheal Tracey & Jason Satchell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA144
The airplane was stolen by two juveniles, neither of whom was a rated pilot. During the dark night flight, the airplane impacted power lines and terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
Full Narrative
On June 15, 2001, at 0410 central daylight time, a Cessna 182A single-engine airplane, N6353B, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines and terrain while maneuvering near Baytown, Texas. The two occupants, who were not pilots, were not injured. It was reported by local authorities that the two occupants, who were juveniles, had stolen the aircraft. Dark night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight departed a private grass airstrip at 0330.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN6353B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMicheal Tracey & Jason Satchell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None · None
Crew 2None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 23 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC