ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 384228
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| Date: | Friday 4 June 1982 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9373U |
| MSN: | 150 78322 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1298 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Red Oak, VA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | South Boston, VA |
| South Boston, VA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS ON A LOCAL FLIGHT WHEN THE WEATHER BEGAN TO DETERIORATE. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A LARGE BEAN FIELD. WHILE ON A LANDING APPROACH, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A UTILITY LINE, WRAPPING THE WIRE AROUND THE PROPELLER AND ENGINE COWLING. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN AN ADJACENT FIELD WHICH WAS ON A ROLLING HILLSIDE. DURING THE LANDING, THE LEFT WING AND NOSE GEAR HIT THE TERRAIN RESULTING IN FURTHER DAMAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL82DA152
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 08:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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