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August 17, 1986 · Cessna 182G · N95638
Chesaning, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesaning, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N95638
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA204
THE PILOT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING TO A SOD RUNWAY. WHILE DECELERATING OVER THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 6' AGL. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK RAPIDLY. HE ADDED POWER, BUT THE LANDING GEAR HIT HARD AND THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED SEVERAL FEET BACK INTO THE AIR. HE ADDED FULL POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT IN A SHALLOW RIGHT CLIMBING TURN. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS NEVER ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED INTO THE GRASS TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING TO A SOD RUNWAY. WHILE DECELERATING OVER THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 6' AGL. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK RAPIDLY. HE ADDED POWER, BUT THE LANDING GEAR HIT HARD AND THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED SEVERAL FEET BACK INTO THE AIR. HE ADDED FULL POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT IN A SHALLOW RIGHT CLIMBING TURN. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS NEVER ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN THE AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED INTO THE GRASS TO THE RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportChesaning (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN95638
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC