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August 6, 1983 · Cessna 195A · N9GH
Elberta, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Elberta, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 195A
Tail Number
N9GH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA316
THE ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE LANDING WAS ON A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP WITH A WET GRASS RWY THAT SLOPED DOWNHILL IN THE DIRECTION OF LANDING FOR THE LAST 1/3 OF THE RWY. THE ACFT LANDED ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY AND CONTINUED OFF THE END INTO A 6 FT DEEP DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE 4 OCCUPANTS.
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THE ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY INTO A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE LANDING WAS ON A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP WITH A WET GRASS RWY THAT SLOPED DOWNHILL IN THE DIRECTION OF LANDING FOR THE LAST 1/3 OF THE RWY. THE ACFT LANDED ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY AND CONTINUED OFF THE END INTO A 6 FT DEEP DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE 4 OCCUPANTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 CDT
Nearest AirportHORAK (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195A
Tail NumberN9GH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:50
Weather SourceWFAC