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November 26, 1984 · Cessna 182P · N52811
Sanderson, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Sanderson, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N52811
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA059
DUE TO GRASS AND MUD ON PORTIONS OF THE 3,600 FT LONG TURF STRIP THE PILOT ATTEMPTED THE TAKEOFF ON THE LAST 700 TO 800 FT OF THE RWY. THE PILOT ROTATED AT THE STRIPS END TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A FENCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CLIMB.IN THE AREA OF UNIMPROVED TERRAIN BEYOND THE FENCE THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, HIT A CONCRETE WATER TROUGH, AND CAME TO REST NOSE DOWN WITH ALL 3 LDG GEAR COLLAPSED.
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DUE TO GRASS AND MUD ON PORTIONS OF THE 3,600 FT LONG TURF STRIP THE PILOT ATTEMPTED THE TAKEOFF ON THE LAST 700 TO 800 FT OF THE RWY. THE PILOT ROTATED AT THE STRIPS END TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A FENCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE CLIMB.IN THE AREA OF UNIMPROVED TERRAIN BEYOND THE FENCE THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, HIT A CONCRETE WATER TROUGH, AND CAME TO REST NOSE DOWN WITH ALL 3 LDG GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest AirportLongfellow Ranch (0nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN52811
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R-25A · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourcePILO