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August 4, 1983 · Champion 7GCAA · N2542F
Broxton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broxton, GA
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA
Tail Number
N2542F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA317
DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT LANDED ON AN AG STRIP IN LIGHT & VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. THE DIRT & GRASS RWY WAS APRX 50 FT WIDE & WAS NEXT TO A FENCE. REPORTEDLY, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT, DURING THE LANDING, UNTIL THE LEFT WHEEL GOT INTO A RUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SWERVED FURTHER LEFT & COLLIDED WITH THE FENCE.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT LANDED ON AN AG STRIP IN LIGHT & VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS. THE DIRT & GRASS RWY WAS APRX 50 FT WIDE & WAS NEXT TO A FENCE. REPORTEDLY, THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT, DURING THE LANDING, UNTIL THE LEFT WHEEL GOT INTO A RUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT SWERVED FURTHER LEFT & COLLIDED WITH THE FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFussell Ag Strip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN2542F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT