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October 16, 1983 · Cessna U206G · N756DM
South Fox Isl., MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
South Fox Isl., MI
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756DM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA029
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A MOUND ALONGSIDE THE RWY DURING LANDING. THE RWY IS 3500 FT LONG TURF STRIP WITH A 20 DEGREE DOGLEG 1500 FT FROM THE NORTH END. THERE IS A SMALL HILL RUNNING ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE RWY. THE GRASS RWY WAS WET AND THEACFT SLID SIDEWAYS. THE LEFT WING HIT THE HILLOCK BESIDE THE RWY AND DAMAGED THE WING NOSE GEAR AND PROPELLER.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A MOUND ALONGSIDE THE RWY DURING LANDING. THE RWY IS 3500 FT LONG TURF STRIP WITH A 20 DEGREE DOGLEG 1500 FT FROM THE NORTH END. THERE IS A SMALL HILL RUNNING ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE RWY. THE GRASS RWY WAS WET AND THEACFT SLID SIDEWAYS. THE LEFT WING HIT THE HILLOCK BESIDE THE RWY AND DAMAGED THE WING NOSE GEAR AND PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length3500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO