19841203073919A

Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 402C · Boise, ID · December 3, 1984

Date: December 3, 1984 · 12:10 local
Place: Boise, ID
Phase of flight: Unauth Low Level Opns
Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N402NQ
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA85LA026
Reported as: Cessna 402C
Reported engine: Continental TSIO520VB
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 3,406 total100 in this make and model150 in the last 90 days

N402NQRegistration cancelled Sep 11, 2012 · Cessna 402CS/N 402C0093 · Built 1979 Airframe modelCessna 402C Engine modelContinental TSIO-520 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Elected to descend en route on a cargo flight to observe a herd of cattle. Struck powerlines. Returned to airport.

As the FAA filed it

ELECTED TO DESCEND EN ROUTE ON A CARGO FLIGHT TO OBSERVE A HERD OF CATTLE. STRUCK POWERLINES. RETURNED TO AIRPORT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA85LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoise, IDDescent was made to aprx 50 ft AGL to observe a herd of cattle. Acft contacted power lines cutting off the left wing tip. Flt continued and landing was made at Boise air terminal without incident. Plt stated he did not see wires.Dec 3, 1984 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N402NQ · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19960711024809IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Richmond, VANarrative: nose gear collapsed during landing roll-out. The pilot stated he had three gear green lights, and that he verified the nose gear was down by looking at the nacelle mirror. Post landing inspection did not reveal any obvious mechanical malfunction or…Jul 11, 1996 · Minor damage Incident 19860513024859ILevel Off Touchdown · West Columbia, SCNose gear could not be extended for landing. Found nose steering bellcrank bent. Suspect improper tow procedure.May 13, 1986 · Minor damage Incident 19840808057079IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Boise, IDUnable to extend nose gear. Landed nose gear up. Actuator hydraulic line loose from value. Threads stripped off.Aug 8, 1984 · Minor damage