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May 12, 1987 · Cessna 182 · N9845C
Nowatta, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Nowatta, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N9845C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA118
DURING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER AND ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT RESPOND, THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND RAISED THE FLAPS. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK DOWN NOSE HIGH, CONTACTING A FENCE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER AND ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT RESPOND, THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND RAISED THE FLAPS. THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK DOWN NOSE HIGH, CONTACTING A FENCE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE GROUND, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNowatta Mun. (1nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN9845C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO