On November 23, 1982, a Stinson 108 (registration N222W) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Barbara, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft struck a power line while flying at low altitude near a highway at dusk, resulting in a crash and fire. Witnesses reported poor weather conditions with low cloud cover and light rain.
The aircraft collided with a power line while the pilot was operating at low altitude near a highway during dusk. Following the impact, the plane fell to the ground and caught fire.
Witnesses observed low cloud cover and light rain in the area. One witness noted that the cloud base was particularly low in certain canyons, ranging from 100 to 300 feet above ground level.
An aircraft struck a power line while flying at low altitude near a highway at dusk, resulting in a crash and fire. Witnesses reported poor weather conditions with low cloud cover and light rain.
The accident on 23 Nov 1982 involved a Stinson 108, registration N222W, at Santa Barbara, CA.
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