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August 21, 1983 · Cessna C-182J · N2670F

Savannah, GA

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Savannah, GA
Aircraft
Cessna C-182J
Tail Number
N2670F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA333

THE ACFT CRASHED RIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE IT WENT INTO AN UNCOMMANDED UNCONTROLLED TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT WAS SLIGHTLY OVER MAX GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT BUT THE CG WAS WITHIN LIMITS. THIS ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOPILOT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE AUTOPILOT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY IN A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION. THE SLIP-CLUTCH WAS WITHIN LIMITS AND COULD BE OVERRIDDEN. THE PLT DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE ENGINE RATING AND REPORTED UNDER 10 HOURS OF TOTAL FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF ACFT.

Full Narrative

THE ACFT CRASHED RIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN THE IT WENT INTO AN UNCOMMANDED UNCONTROLLED TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE ACFT WAS SLIGHTLY OVER MAX GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT BUT THE CG WAS WITHIN LIMITS. THIS ACFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOPILOT. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. THE AUTOPILOT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY IN A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION. THE SLIP-CLUTCH WAS WITHIN LIMITS AND COULD BE OVERRIDDEN. THE PLT DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE ENGINE RATING AND REPORTED UNDER 10 HOURS OF TOTAL FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF ACFT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:51 EDT
Nearest AirportSavannah International (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C-182J
Tail NumberN2670F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data