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May 5, 1982 · Cessna 207 · N73013
Franklinton, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Franklinton, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N73013
Operator
Astro Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82FRD10
THE PASSENGER STATED THAT AFTER SHARP TURNS AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER A FARM HOUSE THEY DID A ROLL & WERE TOO LOW TO RECOVER PRIOR TO STRIKING TREES. THE ACFT CAME TO REST INVERTED IN A 4-5 FT DEEP FARM POND. THE AUTOPSY REPORT SHOWS THE PLT'S DEATH BY ASPHYXIA DUE TO DROWNING. THE PASSENGER ALSO STATED THEY HAD ALSO FLOWN LOW OVER A BEACH & PERFORMED A ROLL ENROUTE FROM PINE BLUFF.
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THE PASSENGER STATED THAT AFTER SHARP TURNS AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER A FARM HOUSE THEY DID A ROLL & WERE TOO LOW TO RECOVER PRIOR TO STRIKING TREES. THE ACFT CAME TO REST INVERTED IN A 4-5 FT DEEP FARM POND. THE AUTOPSY REPORT SHOWS THE PLT'S DEATH BY ASPHYXIA DUE TO DROWNING. THE PASSENGER ALSO STATED THEY HAD ALSO FLOWN LOW OVER A BEACH & PERFORMED A ROLL ENROUTE FROM PINE BLUFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN73013
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAstro Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 280
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg