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August 19, 1983 · Cessna 182Q · N735DZ
Trinity Center, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Trinity Center, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N735DZ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA383
THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE APCH, HE LET HIS AIRSPEED GET TOO SLOW & STALLED THE ACFT. REPORTEDLY, HE APPLIED FULL POWER TO GO AROUND AS THE ACFT BEGAN TO RAPIDLY LOSE ALT. HOWEVER, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN A BRUSHY AREA BESIDE THE RWY & NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE APCH, HE LET HIS AIRSPEED GET TOO SLOW & STALLED THE ACFT. REPORTEDLY, HE APPLIED FULL POWER TO GO AROUND AS THE ACFT BEGAN TO RAPIDLY LOSE ALT. HOWEVER, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN IN A BRUSHY AREA BESIDE THE RWY & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTrinity Center (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2260 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN735DZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC