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March 13, 1982 · Cessna 182J · N3514F
Boerne, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Boerne, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N3514F
Operator
Roy W Franklin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW82DA091
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON A ROUGH GRASS STRIP BETWEEN TWO HILLS. GROUND TURBULENCE WAS ENCOUNTERED AND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A POWER RECOVERY HE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE.
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THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON A ROUGH GRASS STRIP BETWEEN TWO HILLS. GROUND TURBULENCE WAS ENCOUNTERED AND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A POWER RECOVERY HE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway21
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN3514F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoy W Franklin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 21 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter0