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August 19, 1985 · Cessna 182J · N3336F
Torrington, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Torrington, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N3336F
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN85FA225
THE PLT HAD A LIMITATION ON HER CERTIFICATE THAT PROHIBITED FLIGHT AT NIGHT. THE FLT WAS CONDUCTED AT NIGHT AND WHILE ENROUTE THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE TORRINGTON ARPT. THE RWY IS EQUIPPED WITH PLT ACTIVATED LGTS. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT CIRCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE LND LGT ON AS IF TO LAND. THE ACFT CRASHED SHORT OF RWY 28. THE TERRAIN EAST OF THE RWY IS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER. THE RWY LIGHTS HAD NOT BEEN OPERATED.
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THE PLT HAD A LIMITATION ON HER CERTIFICATE THAT PROHIBITED FLIGHT AT NIGHT. THE FLT WAS CONDUCTED AT NIGHT AND WHILE ENROUTE THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE TORRINGTON ARPT. THE RWY IS EQUIPPED WITH PLT ACTIVATED LGTS. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT CIRCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE LND LGT ON AS IF TO LAND. THE ACFT CRASHED SHORT OF RWY 28. THE TERRAIN EAST OF THE RWY IS SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER. THE RWY LIGHTS HAD NOT BEEN OPERATED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 MDT
Nearest AirportTorrington Muni (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN3336F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourceWIT