Accident Piper PA-28R N4950J, Sunday 18 July 1971
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Date:Sunday 18 July 1971
Time:15:50
Type:Silhouette image of generic P28R model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-28R
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N4950J
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Reddin, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Arcata, Calif
Destination airport:Alturas, Calif
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
HIT PWR LINES 3600 FT FROM RWY. ACFT 89 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WT.DENSITY ALT 3500 FT.MISUSED AUTO GR.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: OAK72FVG08
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 5 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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