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August 23, 1987 · Cessna 182A · N4741D
Pensacola, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4741D
Operator
Angus H Ruperts
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA87FA231
THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF HE FLEW INTO A LAYER OF HAZE AND BECAME DISORIENTED, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, CRASHED INTO A DIRT MOUND, SPUN AROUND AND CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN EXPLODED AND WAS CONSUMED BY POST CRASH FIRE.
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THE PLT STATED THAT JUST AFTER LIFTOFF HE FLEW INTO A LAYER OF HAZE AND BECAME DISORIENTED, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, CRASHED INTO A DIRT MOUND, SPUN AROUND AND CAME TO REST OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT THEN EXPLODED AND WAS CONSUMED BY POST CRASH FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:40 CDT
Nearest AirportFERGUSON (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4741D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAngus H Ruperts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:20
Weather SourceWFAC