NTSB Identification: MKC70A0031
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: CESSNA 172K, registration: N78585
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3682   69/12/3   ULYSSES,KANS        CESSNA 172K         CR-  1  0  0  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 26, 168
        TIME - 1825                    N78585              PX-  1  0  0  BUSINESS                  TOTAL HOURS, 31 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ULYSSES
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          ULYSSES,KANS                ULYSSES,KANS                 CLAYTON,N MEX
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           UNDERSHOOT                                               LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT FACILITIES: OBSTRUCTION LIGHTING
        REMARKS- ACFT STRUCK UNLIGHTED POLE APRX 1060FT FROM APCH END OF RNWY 12. LGTS OBTAINED,NOT INSTALLED.
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