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April 16, 1987 · Cessna 182Q · N95610
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N95610
Operator
Topat Ranches
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA095
ON APRIL 15, 1987, AT APPROXIMATLY 1910 CDT, THE PRIVATE PILOT OF A CESSNA 182Q ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A 2650 FT DIRT RUNWAY NEAR MIDLAND, TX. WITNESS STATED SHE LANDED LONG AND FAST. THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN THE LEFT BRAKE LINE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A RATE OF CLIMB NECESSARY TO CLEAR A FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE FENCE CAUSING LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 5012 FT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.
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ON APRIL 15, 1987, AT APPROXIMATLY 1910 CDT, THE PRIVATE PILOT OF A CESSNA 182Q ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A 2650 FT DIRT RUNWAY NEAR MIDLAND, TX. WITNESS STATED SHE LANDED LONG AND FAST. THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN THE LEFT BRAKE LINE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A RATE OF CLIMB NECESSARY TO CLEAR A FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE FENCE CAUSING LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 5012 FT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CDT
Nearest AirportRyan Field (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN95610
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTopat Ranches
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 W · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:49
Weather SourceWFAC