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May 15, 1986 · Cessna 182P · N52911
Bay Minette, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Bay Minette, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N52911
Operator
Steve Reynolds
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FA129
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A DESCENT. THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO FLY BELOW THE OVERCAST TO DETERMINE HIS LOCATION. THE PLT RADIOED JUST PRIOR TO HIS DESCENT TO ANNOUNCE HIS INTENTIONS TO HIS DESTINATION UNICOM. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE FLT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING A DESCENT. THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO FLY BELOW THE OVERCAST TO DETERMINE HIS LOCATION. THE PLT RADIOED JUST PRIOR TO HIS DESCENT TO ANNOUNCE HIS INTENTIONS TO HIS DESTINATION UNICOM. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN52911
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteve Reynolds
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
CeilingUnknown 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT