Casualties unknown

1984-09-26: Cessna 175 (N6696E) — Corona, NM

Corona, NM, US

On September 26, 1984, a Cessna 175 (registration N6696E) was involved in an aviation accident near Corona, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot, after three weather briefings advising against VFR flight, filed a VFR flight plan and departed. One hour later, in deteriorating weather, a precautionary landing on a road ended with a collision with a cattle fence.

Background

At 0809 hours, the pilot obtained a telephone weather briefing and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended for the intended route. The pilot received a second briefing at 1310 hours, again being told that VFR flight was not recommended, with no improvement expected before noon the following day. At 1428 hours, the pilot received an in-person third briefing at a different flight service station and was advised that marginal VFR conditions existed at best. The pilot then filed a VFR flight plan and departed.

Sequence of Events

Approximately one hour after takeoff, while operating in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions—which the pilot stated existed in all directions—the decision was made to conduct a precautionary landing at an airstrip rather than reverse course. However, the weather conditions at the airstrip precluded an approach. The pilot executed a precautionary landing on a road. During the landing rollout, the aircraft collided with a cattle fence.

Outcome

The aircraft struck the fence during the landing on the road. The source provides no further details on injuries, damage, or subsequent events.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41052. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.