ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 370959
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| Date: | Wednesday 8 June 1988 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Phelps, Ervin W. |
| Registration: | N3737P |
| MSN: | 22 3457 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4010 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marion, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gas City, IN (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED DURING FLIGHT AND MADE AN UNSCHEDULED STOP IN A CORN FIELD TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS TO HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT. DURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF FROM THE FIELD, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, AND STRUCK A MANHOLE COVER SHEARING THE NOSE GEAR. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS FATIGUED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT FROM LACK OF SLEEP.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI88LA131
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 16:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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