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July 11, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N1302F
Millinocket, ME
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Millinocket, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N1302F
Operator
Lincoln Aire
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
NYC82DA150
AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL THE PLT REACHED DOWN TO RECOVER HIS WATCH WHICH HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. AT THE SAME TIME THE PAX ACCIDENTLY PUSHED FORWARD ON THE OTHER WHEEL CAUSING THE ACFT TO HIT THE WATER & NOSE OVER. THE ACFT SANK &WAS NOT RECOVERED.
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AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL THE PLT REACHED DOWN TO RECOVER HIS WATCH WHICH HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. AT THE SAME TIME THE PAX ACCIDENTLY PUSHED FORWARD ON THE OTHER WHEEL CAUSING THE ACFT TO HIT THE WATER & NOSE OVER. THE ACFT SANK &WAS NOT RECOVERED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN1302F
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorLincoln Aire
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0