- Date
- October 31, 1983, 09:57 local (16:57 UTC)
- Place
- Near Challis, ID
- Injuries
- 2 fatal
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Phase of flight
- Maneuvering
- Aircraft
- N5631GCessna 150K
- Weather
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Status
- Completed
- Report
- Approved by Office Director
- FAA report
- 19831031056159A
- Case key
- 39781
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Analysis
A witness at the Challis arpt observed the acft takeoff, then turn & depart toward the west. It was found the next day Near Challis creek about 16 mi west of Challis. Impact occurred in a relatively flat area in a narrow wooded valley, at an elevation of about 7,400 ft. there was evidence that the acft had turned & was headed toward the creek when it crashed. Forest service personnel reported that the higher elevations & valley in that area were covered with fog.
Aircraft
- Registration
- N5631G
- Reported as
- Cessna 150K
- Category
- Airplane
- Serial number
- 150-71131
- Engine
- Continental O-200-A, 100 horsepower, reciprocating
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Fire
- On-Ground
- Flight
- Personal · Part 91
- Registered owner
- Sherman J. Hansen
- Airworthiness certificate
- Standard, Normal
- Departed
- U15 · Challis, ID
- Destination
- BOI · Boise, ID
Flight crew
As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.
- Role
- Pilot
- Age
- 36
- Certificate
- Private
- Airplane ratings
- Single-engine land
- Medical
- Class 3, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
- Seat
- Left
- Toxicology
- Performed
- Flight hours
- 82 total · 82 in this make and model · 40 as pilot in command
Weather
- Conditions
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Temperature
- 32 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Observed at
- U15, 12 nm away
FAA reports on this event · 1
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