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January 6, 1985 · Cessna 182A · N3854D
Wesley Chapel, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wesley Chapel, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N3854D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA075
THE STUDENT PLT FLYING N94560 WAS MAKING HER 1ST SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDING WHEN CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST. UPON TOUCHDOWN, N94560 VEERED LEFT, DEPARTED THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH N3854D WHICH WAS BEING TAXIED ON THE GRASS APRX 20 FT FROM THE RWY.
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THE STUDENT PLT FLYING N94560 WAS MAKING HER 1ST SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDING WHEN CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST. UPON TOUCHDOWN, N94560 VEERED LEFT, DEPARTED THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH N3854D WHICH WAS BEING TAXIED ON THE GRASS APRX 20 FT FROM THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportTopp Of Tampa (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN3854D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108 | Continental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC