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November 16, 1983 · Cessna TR182 · N4772T
Glendale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N4772T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA067
ON SHORT FINAL TO A 2400 FT RWY THE PLT'S FATHER, WHO WAS IN THE RT FT SEAT AND ALSO A RATED PLT, ASKED 'YOU DO REALIZE THIS IS A SHORT RWY?' THE SON, WHO WAS THE PIC, ANSWERED 'YES.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD ABT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED UP AND CAME DOWN ON THE CENTERLINE. THE PLT APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING AND LEFT THE FLAPS DOWN. THE ACFT SKIDDED PAST THE DEPT END OF THE RWY, IMPACTED A POLE, AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH WITH THE GEAR COLLAPSED.
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ON SHORT FINAL TO A 2400 FT RWY THE PLT'S FATHER, WHO WAS IN THE RT FT SEAT AND ALSO A RATED PLT, ASKED 'YOU DO REALIZE THIS IS A SHORT RWY?' THE SON, WHO WAS THE PIC, ANSWERED 'YES.' THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD ABT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY, BOUNCED UP AND CAME DOWN ON THE CENTERLINE. THE PLT APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING AND LEFT THE FLAPS DOWN. THE ACFT SKIDDED PAST THE DEPT END OF THE RWY, IMPACTED A POLE, AND CAME TO REST IN A DITCH WITH THE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Muni (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN4772T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO