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March 22, 1982 · Cessna 177 · N30569
Jefferson, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jefferson, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N30569
Operator
James C Guest
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA082
DURING ARRIVAL, THE WIND SHIFTED FAVORING RUNWAY 27. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE STARTED HIS FINAL APPROACH AT 80 MPH AND THEN SLOWED TO 60 MPH AS HE APPROACHED THE THRESHOLD. JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED OVER A TREELINE, THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND HIT SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. IT BOUNCED ABOUT THREE TIMES BEFORE THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO GET THE AIRCRAFT UNDER CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT'S BACK WAS HURT. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 10 KNOTS.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE WIND SHIFTED FAVORING RUNWAY 27. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE STARTED HIS FINAL APPROACH AT 80 MPH AND THEN SLOWED TO 60 MPH AS HE APPROACHED THE THRESHOLD. JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED OVER A TREELINE, THE AIRCRAFT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND HIT SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. IT BOUNCED ABOUT THREE TIMES BEFORE THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO GET THE AIRCRAFT UNDER CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED AND THE PILOT'S BACK WAS HURT. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 10 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 EST
Nearest AirportJackson County (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN30569
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames C Guest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0