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October 15, 1982 · Cessna 140 · N89003
Iota, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Iota, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N89003
Operator
William J Hogan
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA015
THE PILOT CHOSE TO LAND ON A PRIVATE FARM LANDING STRIP WITH A 2000 FOOT SOD-SURFACE RUNWAY AND 50 FOOT TREES AT THE NORTH END OF THE STRIP. THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN LONG, AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED TALL BRUSH. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE.
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THE PILOT CHOSE TO LAND ON A PRIVATE FARM LANDING STRIP WITH A 2000 FOOT SOD-SURFACE RUNWAY AND 50 FOOT TREES AT THE NORTH END OF THE STRIP. THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN LONG, AND ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED TALL BRUSH. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A POWER LINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Farm Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN89003
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam J Hogan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg