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November 23, 1987 · Cessna 182C · N8504T
Hazel Green, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hazel Green, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182C
Tail Number
N8504T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL88LA042
THE AIRPLANE HIT A TREE AND CRASHED ABOUT 300 YDS SHORT OF THE RWY WHILE ON FINAL APPCH TO LAND. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE BECAME PREOCCUPIED WITH THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND BELOW THE PROPER GLIDE PATH. THE PLT HAD LESS THAN 1 HR OF NIGHT FLT EXPERIENCE IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. HIS TOTAL NIGHT EXPERIENCE WAS 6 HRS.
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THE AIRPLANE HIT A TREE AND CRASHED ABOUT 300 YDS SHORT OF THE RWY WHILE ON FINAL APPCH TO LAND. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE BECAME PREOCCUPIED WITH THE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND BELOW THE PROPER GLIDE PATH. THE PLT HAD LESS THAN 1 HR OF NIGHT FLT EXPERIENCE IN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS. HIS TOTAL NIGHT EXPERIENCE WAS 6 HRS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 CST
Nearest AirportHazel Green (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length2670 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182C
Tail NumberN8504T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO