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June 20, 1982 · Cessna 182B · N2519G
Tuscaloosa, AL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2519G
Operator
Jerry T Montgomery
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA169
THE PILOT HAD FLOWN FROM EUTAW TO SEALE, AL TO PARTICIPATE IN A PARACHUTE ACTIVITY. ALTHOUGH THE PLANE WAS EQUIPPED FOR PARACHUTING, IT WAS NOT USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ON THAT TRIP. BEFORE RETURNING TO EUTAW, THE PILOT USED A DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE FUEL AND ESTIMATED HE HAD A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT REMAINING FOR THE 1.1 HR RETURN FLIGHT. HE DID NOT CHECK THE WEATHER OR REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. EN ROUTE, HE ENCOUNTERED CLOUDS, DARKNESS, AND HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS. WHILE DEVIATING FROM HIS PLANNED COURSE, HE LOST TRACK OF HIS POSITION AND THE FUEL SUPPLY BECAME LOW. HE DIVERTED TO TUSCALOOSA, AL, BUT RAN OUT OF FUEL DURING HIS APPROACH. THE PLANE STRUCK TREES ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY DURING A FORCED LANDING. NO SEAT OR SEAT BELT WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE PASSENGER; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER RECEIVED ONLY MINOR INJURIES.
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THE PILOT HAD FLOWN FROM EUTAW TO SEALE, AL TO PARTICIPATE IN A PARACHUTE ACTIVITY. ALTHOUGH THE PLANE WAS EQUIPPED FOR PARACHUTING, IT WAS NOT USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ON THAT TRIP. BEFORE RETURNING TO EUTAW, THE PILOT USED A DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE FUEL AND ESTIMATED HE HAD A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT REMAINING FOR THE 1.1 HR RETURN FLIGHT. HE DID NOT CHECK THE WEATHER OR REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT. EN ROUTE, HE ENCOUNTERED CLOUDS, DARKNESS, AND HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS. WHILE DEVIATING FROM HIS PLANNED COURSE, HE LOST TRACK OF HIS POSITION AND THE FUEL SUPPLY BECAME LOW. HE DIVERTED TO TUSCALOOSA, AL, BUT RAN OUT OF FUEL DURING HIS APPROACH. THE PLANE STRUCK TREES ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM THE RUNWAY DURING A FORCED LANDING. NO SEAT OR SEAT BELT WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE PASSENGER; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER RECEIVED ONLY MINOR INJURIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:34 CDT
Nearest AirportVan Degraff (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length6499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2519G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry T Montgomery
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:17