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September 18, 1986 · Cessna 182M · N71650
Quincy, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Quincy, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182M
Tail Number
N71650
Operator
R J Ag Manufacturing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA224
ACCORDING TO THE ATC REPORT, N71650 INDICATED HE WOULD USE THE ILS RWY 04 AND CIRCLE TO RWY 18. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS IN AND OUT OF FOG WHILE ON DOWNWIND FOR RWY 18 AND THAT HE THEN ENCOUNTERED A 'BANK OF GROUND FOG' AS HE TURNED SHORT FINAL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE CORN WAS VISIBLE WITHIN SECONDS AND POWER WAS ADDED, HOWEVER THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND SLID TO THE RIGHT APRX 25 YARDS BEFORE COMING TO REST.
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ACCORDING TO THE ATC REPORT, N71650 INDICATED HE WOULD USE THE ILS RWY 04 AND CIRCLE TO RWY 18. THE PLT STATED THAT HE WAS IN AND OUT OF FOG WHILE ON DOWNWIND FOR RWY 18 AND THAT HE THEN ENCOUNTERED A 'BANK OF GROUND FOG' AS HE TURNED SHORT FINAL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE CORN WAS VISIBLE WITHIN SECONDS AND POWER WAS ADDED, HOWEVER THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND SLID TO THE RIGHT APRX 25 YARDS BEFORE COMING TO REST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:57 CDT
Nearest AirportQUINCY (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5900 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182M
Tail NumberN71650
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorR J Ag Manufacturing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC