Casualties unknown

Light aircraft strikes antenna and powerlines during low-altitude maneuvers (N89813)

Fredericktown, MO, US

On October 21, 1986, a Cessna C-152 (registration N89813) operated by L-8 Flying Serv. was involved in an aviation accident near Fredericktown, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A light aircraft conducting local area flights for relatives struck a roof-mounted antenna and subsequently a powerline before crashing to the ground following over an hour of low-altitude stalls and engine power cuts.

What happened

The aircraft was operating in the local area, providing flights to relatives. Witnesses on the ground observed the airplane performing low-altitude maneuvers for more than one hour prior to the accident sequence. These maneuvers included repeated stalls and intentional engine power cuts.

During the final moments of the flight, witnesses saw the aircraft make a low-altitude pass over a residential structure. The airplane struck a roof-mounted antenna, which caused it to pull up slightly. Immediately after this impact, the aircraft collided with a powerline before descending to impact the ground.

The investigation

The provided source material does not contain specific details regarding the mechanical examination of the wreckage or post-accident inspection findings.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 1986 Cessna C-152 accident near Fredericktown, MO?

A light aircraft conducting local area flights for relatives struck a roof-mounted antenna and subsequently a powerline before crashing to the ground following over an hour of low-altitude stalls and engine power cuts.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 1986 involved a Cessna C-152, registration N89813, operated by L-8 Flying Serv., at Fredericktown, MO.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35020. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.