# NTSB FTW82FPJ10: Navion A, N4876K, Chickasha, OK, January 2, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: January 2, 1982, 03:36 local (09:36 UTC)
- Place: Chickasha, OK
- Coordinates: 35.04095, -97.949684 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.0410&lon=-97.9497&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report January 2, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70229
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82FPJ10
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70229/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ10

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, cruise - normal
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission
  - proper altitude - not obtained, pilot in command (cause)
  - light condition - dark night (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FROM A PRIVATE AIRPORT 2 MILES SOUTH OF CHICKASHA AT 0330. AT 0336 POWER WAS INTERRUPTED ON ELECTRIC POWER LINES SOUTHWEST OF CHICKASHA. THE WRECKAGE WAS FOUND 6 MILES SOUTH AND 4 AND 1/2 MILES WEST OF CHICKASHA A FEW FEET WEST OF A 35 FOOT POWERLINE. A 5 FOOT SECTION OF THE RIGHT WINGTIP HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF AND THE TOP POWERLINE WAS BROKEN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4876K](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4876K-2014-10-14), registration cancelled 2014-10-14, S/N NAV-4-1876, built 1949 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: NAVION A
- Registry model: [Ryan NAVION A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-navion-a) (registry code 6150162) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental E185 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-series) (registry code 17014, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: NAV 4 1876
- Engines: CONTINENTAL E-225 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Steve A. Phillips
- Registered owner: Steve A. Phillips
- Departed: CHICKASHA, OK
- Destination: LAWTON, OK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 153° at 23 knots
- Visibility: 2 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 200 ft overcast
- Temperature: 113 °F

## 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 19820102085479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820102085479A), Jan 2, 1982: Navion NAVIONA, Chickasha, OK, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed and burned during low ceiling and visibility conditions.

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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