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August 18, 1994 · Cessna 182L · N3376R

Hopkinsville, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hopkinsville, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N3376R
Operator
Smith Marion L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA139

The pilot reported that during landing approach to a private airstrip there was a direct 6 knot crosswind. He stated he was compensating for the crosswind during the approach, but when the airplane became level with cornstalks which ran along side the runway, the crosswind 'ceased.' The airplane drifted to the right and the right wingtip struck the cornstalks. The airplane swung around into the cornstalks and the wings were damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT AND ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 1994, at 1015 central daylight time, a Cessna 182L, N3376R, collided with cornstalks during landing at a private airstrip in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight originated from Nashville, Tennessee, and was destined for Hopkinsville. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during final approach, a direct 6 knot crosswind existed. He stated that he compensated for the crosswind "...but it ceased under tall corn next to runway. Plane drifted to [the] right, wing tipped corn and pulled plane into corn." He stated the airplane spun around and the left wing was bent upward about 30 degrees. No airplane anomalies were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway10
Runway Length2080 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN3376R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith Marion L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourcePILO

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