On June 28, 1999, a Cessna 172G (registration N5869R) was involved in an aviation accident near Union, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pipeline patrol airplane struck a metal sign during an off-airport landing on a road, damaging the left wing spars. The pilot reported deteriorating weather and lack of nearby airports.
Flight and Weather
The pilot was conducting a pipeline patrol flight. He reported that the weather deteriorated rapidly during the flight. The airplane was not approved for instrument flight, and there were no airports in the vicinity. Therefore, the pilot decided to perform an off-airport landing.
Landing and Sign Collision
The pilot selected a road as the landing area. Upon landing, the left wing contacted a metal sign. The sign measured 2 feet by 4 feet. The contact occurred during the landing rollout.
Damage Assessment
The collision resulted in damage to both the forward and rear spars of the left wing. The extent of damage was limited to these structural components.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Jun 1999 Cessna 172G accident near Union, IN?
A pipeline patrol airplane struck a metal sign during an off-airport landing on a road, damaging the left wing spars. The pilot reported deteriorating weather and lack of nearby airports.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 1999 Cessna 172G accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1999 involved a Cessna 172G, registration N5869R, at Union, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted.
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