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November 9, 1982 · Grumman American GA-7 · N715GA
Norfolk, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Location
Norfolk, NE
Aircraft
Grumman American GA-7
Tail Number
N715GA
Operator
Mid-Plains Flight
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83FA017
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AND CRASHED IN AN OPEN MEADOW DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH AT NIGHT. THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING LIGHTS REFLECTED IN HIS EYES DURING APPROACH SO HE TURNED THEM OFF. THE PILOT FAILED TO OBTAIN THE LATEST WEATHER BEFORE HIS APPROACH. THE WEATHER WAS BELOW MINIMUMS FOR THE APPROACH. HE DESCENDED BELOW HIS MDA AND WAS CLIMBING BACK TO MDA WHEN COLLISION OCCURRED.
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THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES AND CRASHED IN AN OPEN MEADOW DURING AN INSTRUMENT APPROACH AT NIGHT. THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING LIGHTS REFLECTED IN HIS EYES DURING APPROACH SO HE TURNED THEM OFF. THE PILOT FAILED TO OBTAIN THE LATEST WEATHER BEFORE HIS APPROACH. THE WEATHER WAS BELOW MINIMUMS FOR THE APPROACH. HE DESCENDED BELOW HIS MDA AND WAS CLIMBING BACK TO MDA WHEN COLLISION OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:40 CST
Nearest AirportKarl Stefan Mem'L. (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5820 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American GA-7
Tail NumberN715GA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMid-Plains Flight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D1D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Ceiling200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50