ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369609
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| Date: | Wednesday 26 October 1988 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 175 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7403M |
| MSN: | 55703 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2193 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL GO-300-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Peck, MT -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Circle, MT (4U6) |
| Glasgow, MT (KGGW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT ENCTRD HVY SNOW AT NIGHT & TURNED BACK TO FIND A NEARBY LANDING STRIP THAT HE WAS FAMILIAR WITH. HE RECOGNIZED A RANCH HOUSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRIP, BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE LANDING AREA. HE BEGAN TO CIRCLE IN HOPES THAT SOMEONE WOULD TURN ON THE RWY LIGHTS. DURING A TURN, THE ACFT CRASHED ON RISING TERRAIN WHEN THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE GROUND & THE ACFT CARTWHEELED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN89LA021
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 16:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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