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May 2, 1982 · Cessna 170B · N1960C
Plain Dealing, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Plain Dealing, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N1960C
Operator
James L Arntson
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82FRJ11
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED OVER A RIVER AT LOW ALTITUDE WHEN IT STRUCK A POWERLINE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RECALL ANYTHING ABOUT THE FLIGHT AFTER THE TAKEOFF. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT THEY HAD FLOWN TO SPRINGHILL TO OBTAIN 80 OCTANE FUEL, AND WHILE RETURNING, THE PILOT WAS SHOWING HIM SOME SIGHTS. THEY WERE FLYING DOWN THE RIVER WHEN THE PLANE STRUCK THE POWERLINES. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON A SANDBAR. THE PASSENGER RELEASED HIS SEAT BELT AND CRAWLED OUT WITH AN INJURED BACK. HE SAW THE PILOT IN FRONT OF THE PLANE, AND PULLED THE PILOT AWAY FROM THE BURNING WRECKAGE.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED OVER A RIVER AT LOW ALTITUDE WHEN IT STRUCK A POWERLINE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RECALL ANYTHING ABOUT THE FLIGHT AFTER THE TAKEOFF. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT THEY HAD FLOWN TO SPRINGHILL TO OBTAIN 80 OCTANE FUEL, AND WHILE RETURNING, THE PILOT WAS SHOWING HIM SOME SIGHTS. THEY WERE FLYING DOWN THE RIVER WHEN THE PLANE STRUCK THE POWERLINES. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST ON A SANDBAR. THE PASSENGER RELEASED HIS SEAT BELT AND CRAWLED OUT WITH AN INJURED BACK. HE SAW THE PILOT IN FRONT OF THE PLANE, AND PULLED THE PILOT AWAY FROM THE BURNING WRECKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:27 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN1960C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJames L Arntson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145-2 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00