# NTSB SEA85LA216: Cessna 152, N49282, Independence, OR, August 18, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 18, 1985, 12:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Independence, OR
- Coordinates: 44.830902, -123.20034 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.8309&lon=-123.2003&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40240
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA85LA216
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40240/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA216

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, cruise
  - object - wire,transmission
  - proper altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - inattentive, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PLT DESCENDED TO A LOW ALT OVER A RIVER TO LOOK FOR BIRDS. WHILE OVER THE RIVER THE PLT SPOTTED PWR LINES AT AN ALT OF APRX 75 FT AGL. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO FLY UNDER THE LINES, BUT THE TAIL CONTACTED THE WIRES SEVERING APRX 6 INCHES OFF THE TOP PORTION OF THE RUDDER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N49282](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N49282-2012-08-29), registration cancelled 2012-08-29, S/N 15281222, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 115281222
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ronald Parks
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Departed: 7S5

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 21; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 63 total, 3 in this make and model, 35 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °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 19850818050239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850818050239A), Aug 18, 1985: Cessna 152, Independence, OR, Substantial damage. Struck powerlines while flying at low altitude over a river. Top 6 inches of rudder torn off. Safe landing made.

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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