Crash Sites - SW Virginia
Notes and Research:
Oakwood Helecopter Crash - 5-27-1982
NTSB Identification: NYC72AN021
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BEECH V35, registration: N490B
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FILE DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PILOT DATA
F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1778 71/8/6 TAZEWELL,VA BEECH V35 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 47, UNK/NR
TIME - 0904 N490B PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
CONNELLSVILLE,PA BLUEFIELD,W VA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - FOG
TERRAIN - OTHER
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY PHONE
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
BROKEN 4000
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
4 MILES OR LESS NONE
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- 9000FT,REQ ATC DSNT TO VFR.RPTD 10MI W BLF,4000FT POOR VIS.HIT OBSCD RIDGE APRX 17MI W 4000FT MSL.
NTSB Identification: IAD70AI044
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: CESSNA 182, registration: N127CS
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-0103 70/2/9 DUBLIN,VA CESSNA 182 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 64, 2500
TIME - 1100 N127CS PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS TOTAL HOURS, 2100 IN
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
BECKLEY,W VA VERO BEACH,FLA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER - FOG
TERRAIN - OTHER
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, IN PERSON
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED SNOW
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TEMPERATURE-F
FOG 34
WIND DIRECTION-DEGREES WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
180 9
TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
IFR NONE
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 2/12/70. ATTEMPTED TO CROSS MOUNTAINS PARTIALLY OBSCURED BY CLOUDS AND FOG.
NTSB Identification: ATL81FA103
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: PIPER PA-31T, registration: N47CC
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-2968 81/7/29 NR.RICHLANDS,VA PIPER PA-31T CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 50, 11000
TIME - 1030 N47CC PX- 2 0 0 CORP/EXEC TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION LAST ENROUTE STOP
BIRMINGHAM,AL RICHLANDS,VA ASHEBORO,NC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: CONTROLLED IN FLIGHT: DESCENDING
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED-METHOD UNKNOWN
WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST 1200
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED) NONE
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TEMPERATURE-F
FOG 66
WIND DIRECTION-DEGREES WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
280 5
TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
VFR IFR
REMARKS- NO PUBLISHED INST APCH AT DEST.CX IFR,HIT OBSCURED MTN RIDGE APRX 1 MIN LATER.
Full narrative is not available
NTSB Identification: IAD79FA036
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: CESSNA 310, registration: N5927M
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1076 79/2/27 BRISTOL,VA CESSNA 310 CR- 1 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS COMMERCIAL, AGE 49, 900
TIME - 1432 N5927M PX- 0 0 0 FERRY TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
PIKEVILLE,KY TRI-CITY,TN
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: UNCONTROLLED IN FLIGHT: DESCENDING
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST 1300
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED) NONE
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
NONE VFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
IFR
REMARKS- AC CRASHED 90 DEG LEFT OF ILS HDG.FUEL SELECTORS BOTH FOUND ON R TANK.
NTSB Identification: IAD75AI050
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BELL 206B, registration: N370AF
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1578 75/3/8 WISE,VA BELL 206B CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
TIME - 2058 N370AF PX- 2 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP AGE 40, 6027 TOTAL HOURS,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 748 IN TYPE, NOT
INSTRUMENT RATED.
NAME OF AIRPORT - LONESOME PINE
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
BRISTOL,TN WISE,VA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: CONTROLLED IN FLIGHT: UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M.
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - DOWNDRAFT,UPDRAFTS
WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
PARTIAL OBSCURATION UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
1/4 MILE OR LESS SLEET, RAIN
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TEMPERATURE-F
FOG 55
WIND DIRECTION-DEGREES WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
270 35
TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
BELOW MINIMUMS NONE
REMARKS- WIND GUSTING 45K.PLT ADVSD BY FSS FIXED WING ACFT COULD NOT LND DUE HI WINDS.
NTSB Identification: NYC72AN021
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BEECH V35, registration: N490B
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1778 71/8/6 TAZEWELL,VA BEECH V35 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 47, UNK/NR
TIME - 0904 N490B PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
CONNELLSVILLE,PA BLUEFIELD,W VA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - FOG
TERRAIN - OTHER
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY PHONE
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
BROKEN 4000
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
4 MILES OR LESS NONE
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- 9000FT,REQ ATC DSNT TO VFR.RPTD 10MI W BLF,4000FT POOR VIS.HIT OBSCD RIDGE APRX 17MI W 4000FT MSL.
NTSB Identification: NYC73AN034
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A, registration: N6637V
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1414 72/8/18 ABINGDON,VA BELLANCA 17-30A CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 44, 184
TIME - 1045 N6637V PX- 0 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 7 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION LAST ENROUTE STOP
ST.PAUL,MINN RICHLANDS,VA SHELBYVILLE,IND
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OBSCURATION 0
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
ZERO THUNDERSTORM
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 8/26/72. FLEW INTO MTN RIDGE.
NTSB Identification: IAD74AI048
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: CESSNA 150G, registration: N3230X
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-0432 74/2/28 JEWELL RIDGE,VA CESSNA 150G CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL STUDENT, AGE 19, 8 TOTAL
TIME - 1310 N3230X PX- 0 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP HOURS, UNK/NR IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION LAST ENROUTE STOP
UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED MICH AGUSTA,GA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
STALL IN FLIGHT: LOW PASS
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR(S)
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PILOT FATIGUE
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET,FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY PHONE
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED) SLEET, RAIN
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TEMPERATURE-F
FOG 42
WIND DIRECTION-DEGREES WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
240 10
TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
VFR NONE
REMARKS- NON SOLOED STUDENT PLT ATMTD X-COUNTRY FLT. WIND GUSTING 22K.
NTSB Identification: NYC74AN076
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: MOONEY M21E, registration: N2630W
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-0632 74/3/10 LEBANON,VA MOONEY M21E CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 39, 150
TIME - 1155 N2630W PX- 4 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION LAST ENROUTE STOP
GROSSE ISLE,MICH WEST PALM BEACH,FLA SPARTANBURG,SC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
OVERSHOOT LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES LANDING: GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
FACTOR(S)
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
REMARKS- 1800FT PASTURE.T/D 1375FT FM APCH END.HIT UTILITY POLE.EVIDENCE OF SPINY CALCULUS IN R URETER.
NTSB Identification: NYC72FIJ41
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: SIKORSKY H-19G, registration: N1562
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-0411 72/4/24 COEBURN,VA SIKORSKY H-19G CR- 1 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS ATP,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE
TIME - 1808 N1562 PX- 0 0 0 FERRY 24, 2300 TOTAL HOURS, 125
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 IN TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
RATED.
NAME OF AIRPORT - LONESOME PINE
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
COEBURN,VA LOCAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
FACTOR(S)
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
REMARKS- PLT WAS MOVING ACFT TO PARKING SITE. HIT PWR LINES BLO RIDGE LINE AT TWILIGHT.
NTSB Identification: NYC72AN021
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BEECH V35, registration: N490B
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1778 71/8/6 TAZEWELL,VA BEECH V35 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 47, UNK/NR
TIME - 0904 N490B PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
CONNELLSVILLE,PA BLUEFIELD,W VA
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - FOG
TERRAIN - OTHER
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY PHONE
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
BROKEN 4000
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
4 MILES OR LESS NONE
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- 9000FT,REQ ATC DSNT TO VFR.RPTD 10MI W BLF,4000FT POOR VIS.HIT OBSCD RIDGE APRX 17MI W 4000FT MSL.
NTSB Identification: DIA69A0046
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: BELL 206A, registration: N4720R
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-1169 69/2/28 CLINTWOOD,VA BELL 206A CR- 0 1 0 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
TIME - 1736 N4720R PX- 2 1 0 CORP/EXEC AGE 33, 6100 TOTAL HOURS,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 3100 IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
RATED.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
COLLIDED WITH: TREES LANDING: POWER-OFF AUTOROTATIVE LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT
WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET,FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY RADIO
WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED 300
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
1/4 MILE OR LESS SNOW SHOWERS
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TEMPERATURE-F
BLOWING SNOW 38
TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
IFR IFR
REMARKS- ENG FLAME-OUT.ACFT NOT EQUIPPED WITH INLET WINTERIZATION KIT.
NTSB Identification: DIA69A0012
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24, registration: N6537P
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-3598 68/9/10 ROCKY GAP,VA PIPER PA-24 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 45, 325
TIME - 1445 N6537P PX- 1 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 55 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
AIRFRAME FAILURE: IN FLIGHT IN FLIGHT: OTHER
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER: UNCONTROLLED IN FLIGHT: UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
AIRFRAME - WINGS: OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXCEEDED DESIGNED STRESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGMENT
FACTOR(S)
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
REMARKS- RT WG OUTER PANEL FAILED,SEPARATED. PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 210 MG PCT.
NTSB Identification: DIA67A0017
14 CFR Part 135 Nonscheduled operation of GREENBRIAR AIR
Aircraft: CESSNA 205, registration: N1301G
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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2-0309 67/5/4 NEW CASTLE,VA CESSNA 205 CR- 1 0 0 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 22, 535
TIME - 1628 N1301G PX- 3 0 0 AIR TAXI-PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 INSTRUMENT RATED.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL, BY RADIO
WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER CONSIDERABLY WORSE THAN FORECAST
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED RAIN
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG VFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
VFR
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE-5/5/67.
NTSB Identification: NYC66A0031
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24, registration: N6930P
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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2-1110 65/8/25 CLINTWOOD,VA PIPER PA-24 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 36, 400
TIME - 1220 N6930P PX- 2 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 77 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST 0
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
ZERO RAIN SHOWERS
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE. 9/3/66.PLT NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.NO WX BRIEFING OBTAINED AT LEX.KY ENROUTE STOP.
NTSB Identification: NYC66A0031
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: PIPER PA-24, registration: N6930P
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F S M/N PURPOSE
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2-1110 65/8/25 CLINTWOOD,VA PIPER PA-24 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 36, 400
TIME - 1220 N6930P PX- 2 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, 77 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH: TREES IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FACTOR(S)
WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO RECORD OF BRIEFING RECEIVED
WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
MISSING AIRCRAFT - LATER RECOVERED
SKY CONDITION CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
OVERCAST 0
VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
ZERO RAIN SHOWERS
OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
FOG IFR
TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
NONE
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE. 9/3/66.PLT NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.NO WX BRIEFING OBTAINED AT LEX.KY ENROUTE STOP.