On May 18, 1985, a Cessna 172 (registration N6462D) was involved in an aviation accident near Loma, MT. 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.
An aircraft contacted power lines crossing the Missouri River at approximately 75 feet altitude. The pilot regained control and landed uneventfully in Great Falls, Montana, with substantial damage to both wings.
Incident Overview
An aircraft struck power lines spanning the Missouri River while flying at a low altitude. According to the pilot, the aircraft was traveling along the river at an altitude of approximately 75 feet when contact with the wires occurred. The power lines varied in height, with one side approximately 150 to 200 feet above the river and the opposite side about 45 feet above the river.
Damage and Aftermath
The wire strike resulted in substantial damage to both wings of the aircraft. Despite the damage, the pilot managed to regain control of the aircraft and continued the flight to an uneventful landing at Great Falls, Montana. No further details about the aircraft or its occupants were provided in the report.
What happened in the 18 May 1985 Cessna 172 accident near Loma, MT?
An aircraft contacted power lines crossing the Missouri River at approximately 75 feet altitude. The pilot regained control and landed uneventfully in Great Falls, Montana, with substantial damage to both wings.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 May 1985 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6462D, at Loma, MT.
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