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November 2, 1989 · Cessna 182P · N58735
Darlington, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Darlington, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N58735
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL90FA022
WHILE ATTEMPTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ABOUT TWO MILES NORTH EAST. THE PILOT REPORTED OVER THE AIRPORT, AND WOULD LOOK FOR A HOLE TO DESCEND THROUGH FOR A VISUAL LANDING. SECONDS LATER THE AIRPLANE CRASHED. THE INVESTIGATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE PILOT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED. HIS STUDENT PILOT'S CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO CURRENT SOLO ENDORSEMENT. THE UNICOM OPERATOR REPORTED LOW CEILING AND RAIN AT THE AIRPORT WHEN THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING THE LANDING APPROACH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND HIS ATTEMPT TO LAND THE AIRPLANE UNDER THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES ABOUT TWO MILES NORTH EAST. THE PILOT REPORTED OVER THE AIRPORT, AND WOULD LOOK FOR A HOLE TO DESCEND THROUGH FOR A VISUAL LANDING. SECONDS LATER THE AIRPLANE CRASHED. THE INVESTIGATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE PILOT WAS NOT CERTIFICATED. HIS STUDENT PILOT'S CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO CURRENT SOLO ENDORSEMENT. THE UNICOM OPERATOR REPORTED LOW CEILING AND RAIN AT THE AIRPORT WHEN THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING THE LANDING APPROACH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportDarlington County (2nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN58735
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00