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June 24, 1988 · Cessna 182R · N9658X
Tampa, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N9658X
Operator
Topp of Tampa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA205
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE 'ROTATED AIRCRAFT AT 65 KTS' BUT IT WOULD NOT BECOME AIRBORNE. HE THEN ABORTED THE TAKEOFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. AN EXAM OF THE FLT CONTROLS & ENG REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WAS FOUND AT A 9 DEG NOSE DOWN TRIM POSITION. NORMAL ELEVATOR TRIM FOR TAKEOFF CORRESPONDS TO A 3 DEG NOSE DOWN POSITION.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG THE TAKEOFF ROLL, HE 'ROTATED AIRCRAFT AT 65 KTS' BUT IT WOULD NOT BECOME AIRBORNE. HE THEN ABORTED THE TAKEOFF, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RWY. AFTER DEPARTING THE RWY, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. AN EXAM OF THE FLT CONTROLS & ENG REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WAS FOUND AT A 9 DEG NOSE DOWN TRIM POSITION. NORMAL ELEVATOR TRIM FOR TAKEOFF CORRESPONDS TO A 3 DEG NOSE DOWN POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTopp Of Tampa (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length3708 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9658X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTopp of Tampa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC