# NTSB CHI86FEM09: Cessna 172I, N46074, Nunica, MI, June 20, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: June 20, 1986, 19:20 local (23:20 UTC)
- Place: Nunica, MI
- Coordinates: 43.069744, -86.060302 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.0697&lon=-86.0603&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13302
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86FEM09
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13302/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM09

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - wire,transmission
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - light condition - sunglare (contributing factor)
  - low pass - performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - reduced (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - aircraft handling - not possible, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE ACFT WAS SEEN FLYING OVER THE WATER AT AN ALT OF APRX 150-200 FT AGL PRIOR TO HITTING WIRES. THE ACFT WAS FLYING INTO THE SUN AT THE TIME OF THE WIRE STRIKE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N46074](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46074-1986-06-20), registration cancelled 1986-06-20, S/N 17257027, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172I
- Registry model: [Cessna 172I](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172i) (registry code 2072426) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17257027
- Airframe hours: 5925
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Palma Aviation, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, June 2, 1986, 37 hours before
- Departed: HOLLAND, MI
- Airport: MKG, Muskegon Co.

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 183 total, 104 in this make and model, 158 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 100° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GRR, 26 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860620066169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860620066169A), Jun 20, 1986: Cessna 172I, Nunica, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft struck powerlines located 80 feet AGL while flying along a river. Impacted in the river.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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