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November 25, 1982 · Cessna 172K · N79173
Oxford, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Oxford, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N79173
Operator
Robert H Stanley
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC83FA025
THE PILOT MADE 3 LOW PASSES NEAR HIS SON'S HOME. REPORTEDLY, THE 3RD PASS WAS MADE AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 40 TO 50 FT AGL. A WITNESS THEN OBSERVED THE PILOT PULL UP ABRUPTLY TO ABOUT A 45 DEG CLIMB. AFTER CLIMBING AN ADDITIONAL 40 TO 50 FT, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND IMPACTED WITH THE GROUND. THE WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE HAD CUT OUT AT THE HIGHEST POINT ABOVE THE GROUND, BUT NO INDICATION OF A POWER LOSS WAS FOUND DURING AN EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN PARTIALLY FILLED WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL.
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THE PILOT MADE 3 LOW PASSES NEAR HIS SON'S HOME. REPORTEDLY, THE 3RD PASS WAS MADE AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 40 TO 50 FT AGL. A WITNESS THEN OBSERVED THE PILOT PULL UP ABRUPTLY TO ABOUT A 45 DEG CLIMB. AFTER CLIMBING AN ADDITIONAL 40 TO 50 FT, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND IMPACTED WITH THE GROUND. THE WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE HAD CUT OUT AT THE HIGHEST POINT ABOVE THE GROUND, BUT NO INDICATION OF A POWER LOSS WAS FOUND DURING AN EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN PARTIALLY FILLED WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN79173
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert H Stanley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:47