On May 12, 1984, a Cessna R172K (registration N758CC) operated by Glen Priebe was involved in an aviation accident near Minneapolis, MN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot recently purchasing a Cessna 172 crashed into ground-based navigation equipment while attempting to land at an airport, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and the facility.
What happened
The pilot was in the process of purchasing a Cessna 172 when he decided to conduct a local flight. After completing some airwork, he returned to the airport for landing. On final approach to runway 27L, the aircraft was observed at a low altitude. It continued descending and collided with microwave landing equipment short of the runway.
The investigation
The N-number associated with the aircraft is not provided in the source text. The pilot had made only three landings since October 7, 1983.
What happened in the 12 May 1984 Cessna R172K accident near Minneapolis, MN?
A pilot recently purchasing a Cessna 172 crashed into ground-based navigation equipment while attempting to land at an airport, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and the facility.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 May 1984 involved a Cessna R172K, registration N758CC, operated by Glen Priebe, at Minneapolis, MN.
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