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Aircraft Strikes Radio Tower and Power Lines Near Brownsville (N2406G)

Brownsville, TX, US

On December 3, 1984, a Cessna 182B (registration N2406G) operated by Matt Howell was involved in an aviation accident near Brownsville, TX. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft hit the stabilization wires of a 300-foot FM radio transmission tower and subsequently collided with power lines. The pilot and passenger were en route to Brownsville, TX, to fly a DC-3 cargo aircraft to Mexico. Communication records show the aircraft was in IFR conditions.

Accident Events

An aircraft struck the stabilization wires of a 300-foot FM radio transmission tower and subsequently collided with power lines. The impact occurred while the pilot and passenger were en route to Brownsville, Texas, to fly a DC-3 cargo aircraft to Mexico.

Communication

At 1453 CST, an aircraft using the call sign N2405G contacted Brownsville Tower from 12 miles west inbound, requesting weather information. N2406G acknowledged that it was flying in instrument flight rules (IFR) weather conditions at that time. The tower asked the pilot for intentions and advised that if an IFR clearance was desired, N2406G should contact Approach Control on frequency 119.5. No further communications were received from the aircraft.

Investigation

Investigation revealed that the pilot and passenger were en route to Brownsville Airport to operate a DC-3 cargo flight to Mexico. The aircraft involved in the tower strike is not identified in the source as matching either call sign.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Dec 1984 Cessna 182B accident near Brownsville, TX?

An aircraft hit the stabilization wires of a 300-foot FM radio transmission tower and subsequently collided with power lines. The pilot and passenger were en route to Brownsville, TX, to fly a DC-3 cargo aircraft to Mexico. Communication records show the aircraft was in IFR conditions.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Dec 1984 involved a Cessna 182B, registration N2406G, operated by Matt Howell, at Brownsville, TX.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41773. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.