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January 30, 1982 · Cessna 182L · N42042
Conyers, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Conyers, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N42042
Operator
James C White
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA045
THE DESTINATION AIRPORT IS A PRIVATE STRIP THAT IS ORIENTED ON A 150/330 DEGREE HEADING. THE NORTHWEST END IS ENCLOSED BY TALL TREES. ACCORDINGLY, MOST LANDINGS ARE MADE TOWARD THE NORTHWEST REGARDLESS OF WIND DIRECTION. THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 33 WHICH HAD A 7 TO 10 KNOT TAILWIND COMPONENT. THE AIRCRAFT FLOATED AND TOUCHED DOWN LONG. THE PILOT USED HEAVY BRAKING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT 200 FEET BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED GUSTY WINDS.
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THE DESTINATION AIRPORT IS A PRIVATE STRIP THAT IS ORIENTED ON A 150/330 DEGREE HEADING. THE NORTHWEST END IS ENCLOSED BY TALL TREES. ACCORDINGLY, MOST LANDINGS ARE MADE TOWARD THE NORTHWEST REGARDLESS OF WIND DIRECTION. THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 33 WHICH HAD A 7 TO 10 KNOT TAILWIND COMPONENT. THE AIRCRAFT FLOATED AND TOUCHED DOWN LONG. THE PILOT USED HEAVY BRAKING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND STRUCK TREES ABOUT 200 FEET BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED GUSTY WINDS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportWhispering Pines (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN42042
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames C White
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg