# NTSB MKC84LA215: Cessna 172H, N8820Z, Marvell, AR, July 15, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 14, 1984, 19:00 local (Jul 15, 1984, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Marvell, AR
- Coordinates: 34.550941, -90.910316 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5509&lon=-90.9103&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33745
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA215
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33745/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA215

## 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 (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - , pilot in command (cause)
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - low pass - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TELEPHONE LINES AS THE PLT WAS MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE PASSENGERS PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT KNOW THE LINES WERE THERE WHEN HIS PASSENGER ASKED FOR THE LOW PASS. THE ACFT STALLED AND CONTACTED THE GROUND ON THE LANDING GEAR.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8820Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8820Z-2014-11-20), registration cancelled 2014-11-20, S/N 17255470, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172H
- Registry model: [Cessna 172H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172h) (registry code 2072424) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-300 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series) (registry code 17022, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17255470
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-300-D 145 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Mallard Flying Club,Inc.
- Registered owner: Mallard Flying Club
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 8, 1984
- Departed: HOLLY GROVE, AR
- Destination: HOLLY GROVE, AR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 95 total, 95 in this make and model, 65 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 2 knots, gusting 3
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19840714033599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840714033599A), Jul 14, 1984: Cessna 172H, Marvell, AR, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit wires and crashed during low level flight near passengers place of business.

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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