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December 10, 1988 · Cessna 182E · N9261X
Ocala, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ocala, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182E
Tail Number
N9261X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA049
SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION AT AN ALT OF APRX 20 FT AGL, THE PLT STATED THE CONTROL COLUMN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE CLOSED THE THROTTLE & THE ACFT LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, THEN CAME TO REST OFF THE RWY. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED 3 OF THE 4 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOCK MOUNTS FAILED ALLOWING THE PANEL TO DROP. AS A RESULT THE ATTITUDE INDICATOR CONTACTED THE CONTROL COLUMN CAUSING THE BINDING.
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SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION AT AN ALT OF APRX 20 FT AGL, THE PLT STATED THE CONTROL COLUMN WOULD NOT MOVE. HE CLOSED THE THROTTLE & THE ACFT LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, THEN CAME TO REST OFF THE RWY. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED 3 OF THE 4 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOCK MOUNTS FAILED ALLOWING THE PANEL TO DROP. AS A RESULT THE ATTITUDE INDICATOR CONTACTED THE CONTROL COLUMN CAUSING THE BINDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportOcala Municipal (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5007 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182E
Tail NumberN9261X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC