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May 28, 1989 · Cessna 182R · N2739C

Tutwiler, MS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tutwiler, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N2739C
Operator
Sims R Douglas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA161

AFTER OBSERVING A LIMP WINDSOCK, THE PLT LANDED ON THE GRAVEL COVERED AG STRIP. UPON TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE ACFT & BEGAN DRIFTING IT OFF THE RWY. HE ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL BY APPLYING RT BRAKE, RUDDER & ATTEMPTED TO GO-AROUND. HE STATED THAT HE HAD NO BRAKING ACTION DUE TO THE LOOSE GRAVEL & APPLIED FULL POWER, BUT THE GEAR STRUCK A DITCH & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN AG PLT STANDING NEARBY, STATED THAT A DUST DEVEL CAUGHT THE ACFT. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD OBSERVED NUMEROUS DUST DEVILS IN THE AREA ALL AFTERNOON. AS THE TWO PLTS DROVE AWAY FROM THE CRASH SITE, THEY OBSERVED ANOTHER DUST DEVIL PASS OVER THE AIRSTRIP.

NTSB Probable Cause

LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO AN ENCOUNTER WITH A DUST DEVIL WHILE ON THE GROUND.

Full Narrative

AFTER OBSERVING A LIMP WINDSOCK, THE PLT LANDED ON THE GRAVEL COVERED AG STRIP. UPON TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND STRUCK THE ACFT & BEGAN DRIFTING IT OFF THE RWY. HE ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL BY APPLYING RT BRAKE, RUDDER & ATTEMPTED TO GO-AROUND. HE STATED THAT HE HAD NO BRAKING ACTION DUE TO THE LOOSE GRAVEL & APPLIED FULL POWER, BUT THE GEAR STRUCK A DITCH & THE ACFT NOSED OVER. AN AG PLT STANDING NEARBY, STATED THAT A DUST DEVEL CAUGHT THE ACFT. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD OBSERVED NUMEROUS DUST DEVILS IN THE AREA ALL AFTERNOON. AS THE TWO PLTS DROVE AWAY FROM THE CRASH SITE, THEY OBSERVED ANOTHER DUST DEVIL PASS OVER THE AIRSTRIP.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway3
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN2739C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSims R Douglas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:49
Weather SourceWFAC

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