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November 28, 1982 · Cessna 172M · N1498U
Williamsport, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Williamsport, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N1498U
Operator
Central Ohio Flyers Associatio
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC83FA033
THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE AIRPORT WITH ICE ON THE AIRFRAME. THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED MORE ICING IN FLIGHT AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIS ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT HAD BEEN ADVISED OF ICING CONDITIONS.
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THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE AIRPORT WITH ICE ON THE AIRFRAME. THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED MORE ICING IN FLIGHT AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIS ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT HAD BEEN ADVISED OF ICING CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN1498U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Ohio Flyers Associatio
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDusk
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0