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January 28, 1991 · Cessna R182 · N6610S
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N6610S
Operator
Kenneth White
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA083
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE THEN THE TERRAIN SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE REPORTED AS ZERO/ZERO AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT SAID THAT DUE TO HIS INJURIES, HE COULD NOT REMEMBER A PRE-FLIGHT CHECK OF WEATHER OR FILING AND IFR FLIGHT PLAN.
NTSB Probable Cause
VISUAL OUTLOOK WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND AIRCRAFT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DENSE FOG, EARLY DAWN LIGHT CONDITIONS, POOR JUDGEMENT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY BY THE PILOT AND TREES IN THE DEPARTURE PATH OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TREE THEN THE TERRAIN SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF ON AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE REPORTED AS ZERO/ZERO AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT SAID THAT DUE TO HIS INJURIES, HE COULD NOT REMEMBER A PRE-FLIGHT CHECK OF WEATHER OR FILING AND IFR FLIGHT PLAN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:46 EST
Nearest AirportMetropolitan (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN6610S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth White
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
Wind320° @ 3 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point9 C / 7 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:18
Weather SourceWFAC