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October 20, 1983 · Cessna U206G · N756DV
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756DV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA027
THE PLT TOOK OFF TO CHECK THE WX & INTENDED TO PROCEED ON A BUSINESS FLT, IF CONDITIONS PERMITTED. AFTER TAKING OFF, HE NOTED THAT THE WX WOULD NOT BE SATISFACTORY, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND & TRAVEL BY OTHER MEANS. HIS APCH TO LAND WAS HIGH & THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN FAST & LONG. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE WET RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF TO CHECK THE WX & INTENDED TO PROCEED ON A BUSINESS FLT, IF CONDITIONS PERMITTED. AFTER TAKING OFF, HE NOTED THAT THE WX WOULD NOT BE SATISFACTORY, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND & TRAVEL BY OTHER MEANS. HIS APCH TO LAND WAS HIGH & THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN FAST & LONG. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE WET RWY. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE END OF THE RWY, HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMIDLAND (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756DV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind340° @ 17 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourceWFAC