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August 21, 1983 · Cessna 177 · N2835X
Cadiz, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Cadiz, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2835X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI83LA390
THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF ON AN UPSLOPING RWY SINCE THE WIND WAS FAVORABLE FOR ITS DIRECTION. HOWEVER, THE TEMP WAS 84 DEGS, THE ELEVATION WAS 1174 FT & THERE WAS A HILL BEYOND THE END OF THE RWY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACFT WAS LOADED TO NEAR ITS MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL APRX 3/4 OF THE RWY HAD BEEN USED & THE ACFT WAS AIRBORNE. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE HILL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND & NOSED OVER. THE PLT REPORTED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OF FAILURE.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKEOFF ON AN UPSLOPING RWY SINCE THE WIND WAS FAVORABLE FOR ITS DIRECTION. HOWEVER, THE TEMP WAS 84 DEGS, THE ELEVATION WAS 1174 FT & THERE WAS A HILL BEYOND THE END OF THE RWY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACFT WAS LOADED TO NEAR ITS MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT. THE PLT STATED THAT THE TAKEOFF SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL APRX 3/4 OF THE RWY HAD BEEN USED & THE ACFT WAS AIRBORNE. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE HILL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE CONTACTED THE GROUND & NOSED OVER. THE PLT REPORTED NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION OF FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHarrison County (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4130 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2835X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:58
Weather SourceWFAC