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November 1, 1982 · Piper PA-28-181 · N6246J
Marshall, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Marshall, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N6246J
Operator
Dwire Bros
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA031
DURING A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, THE PILOT WAS WARNED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED. ALSO, A FIXED BASE OPERATOR WARNED HIM OF THE WEATHER (THERE WERE PATCHES OF GROUND FOG). AFTER TAKEOFF, FOG WAS ENCOUNTERED AT ABOUT 200 TO 500 FT AGL. DURING A DESCENDING TURN BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE PLANE CRASHED.
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DURING A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, THE PILOT WAS WARNED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED. ALSO, A FIXED BASE OPERATOR WARNED HIM OF THE WEATHER (THERE WERE PATCHES OF GROUND FOG). AFTER TAKEOFF, FOG WAS ENCOUNTERED AT ABOUT 200 TO 500 FT AGL. DURING A DESCENDING TURN BACK TOWARD THE AIRPORT, THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND AND THE PLANE CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:45 CST
Nearest AirportRyan Field (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length4850 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN6246J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDwire Bros
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time04:55