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August 7, 1993 · Cessna 182P · N4724K
Buffalo, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Buffalo, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N4724K
Operator
Oliver Everett G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA298
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE LIFTED OFF THE PRIVATE STRIP AND GAINED AN ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND OF ABOUT 25 TO 30 FEET AND THEN SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND OFF THE AIRPORT IN ROUGH TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND SUBSEQUENT STALL/MUSH INTO ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
On August 7, 1993, at 1125 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N4724K, registered to Everett G. Oliver of Mankato, Minnesota, and operated by an instrument rated private pilot, experienced a loss of control during initial climb to the south from a private strip near Buffalo, South Dakota. The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with the terrain. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file for the flight to Mankato, Minnesota. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:25 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN4724K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOliver Everett G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC