On April 11, 1992, a Boeing A75N1 (registration N52653) operated by Carrion, William J. was involved in an aviation accident near Lawton, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOTS'DECISION TO FLY INTO MARGINAL VFR WEATHER. A FACTOR WAS THE GUY WIRE AND FOG. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A non-instrument-rated pilot departed without a preflight weather briefing, encountered a lowering ceiling and fog, and struck a guy wire during a 180-degree turn, leading to an uncontrolled descent.
Departure and Weather
A pilot who held no instrument rating began a cross-country flight without obtaining a preflight weather briefing. Shortly after departure, the pilot faced deteriorating conditions. Fog was reported in the area, reducing visibility.
Encounter and Maneuver
The pilot reported encountering a lowering ceiling and initiated a 180-degree right turn in an attempt to avoid the conditions. During the turn, visibility was restricted by fog.
Impact
Just prior to the impact, the pilot saw a guy wire. The airplane then descended uncontrolled to the terrain. The pilot stated that the guy wire was sighted only moments before striking it.