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March 18, 1990 · Cessna 182 · N5322B
Louisburg, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Louisburg, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5322B
Operator
Fayard Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA082
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, WHILE FULL RIGHT AILERON WAS APPLIED, TO CONTROL THE DRIFT. BECAUSE OF THE WIND GUST AND MUD ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY THE DRIFT CONTINUED. THE LEFT WHEEL HIT A 'RUNWAY DRAG-SLED', SEPARATED FROM AIRPLANE AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED INTO A DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT. HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER, WHILE FULL RIGHT AILERON WAS APPLIED, TO CONTROL THE DRIFT. BECAUSE OF THE WIND GUST AND MUD ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY THE DRIFT CONTINUED. THE LEFT WHEEL HIT A 'RUNWAY DRAG-SLED', SEPARATED FROM AIRPLANE AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED INTO A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportFranklin Co. (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5322B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFayard Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-1 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC