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February 3, 1982 · Cessna U206G · N756GF
Moses Lake, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moses Lake, WA
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756GF
Operator
David L Sparks
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA024
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A FREAK GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY IN AN AREA OF SOFT TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED FARTHER TO THE RIGHT AND CONTINUED INTO AN EARTHEN DRAINAGE DITCH. THE DITCH WAS 12 TO 15 FEET DEEP AND RAN PARALLEL TO THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A FREAK GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING. THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY IN AN AREA OF SOFT TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED FARTHER TO THE RIGHT AND CONTINUED INTO AN EARTHEN DRAINAGE DITCH. THE DITCH WAS 12 TO 15 FEET DEEP AND RAN PARALLEL TO THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 PST
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756GF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid L Sparks
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F9 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility99 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00