On January 24, 1982, a Cessna 172 (registration N8172B) operated by S J Veentjer was involved in an aviation accident near Lapine, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After departing Lakeview, Oregon despite poor weather conditions, a pilot attempted an emergency landing on a highway as visibility worsened.
What happened
The incident occurred at Lakeview, Oregon. Upon arriving at the airport, the pilot reviewed the current meteorological conditions. Despite observing that the weather was unfavorable, he informed his passenger that he intended to continue the flight rather than remain on the ground in Lakeview.
Following this decision, the aircraft departed from Lakeview. The pilot chose to navigate along a highway corridor. As the flight progressed, the atmospheric conditions continued to worsen significantly. In response to the deteriorating visibility and weather, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing on the adjacent highway.
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