Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX85LA273

WAIPAHU, HI, USA

Aircraft #1

N6573S

CESSNA 150H

Analysis

APRX 1/2 HR INTO THIS DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT THE ACFT STRUCK UNMARKED HIGH VOLTAGE PWR CABLES, ENTERED AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AND STRUCK THE GROUND. ONE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE FLT WAS TO PRACTICE EMERGENCY APCH PROCEDURES. BOTH THE INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PLT WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND DO NOT REMEMBER THE EVENTS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE ENG OPERATED AT 2400 RPM ON A TEST STAND WITH LITTLE VIBRATION AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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