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June 18, 1982 · Cessna 402C · N69SC
North Myrtle Be, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
North Myrtle Be, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N69SC
Operator
The Slosman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA172
THE PILOT MADE A VOR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 05, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WELL ENOUGH AT THE MDA TO LAND. HE WAS INFORMED THAT OTHER AIRCRAFT HAD PREVIOUSLY LANDED ON RUNWAY 23 AND HAD REPORTED BETTER VISIBILITY. THE PILOT THEN REQUESTED AND WAS VECTORED FOR AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 23. THE PILOT RECALLED THAT DURING THE ILS APPROACH, THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 306 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN STANDING WATER AND VEERED RIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE SUBSEQUENTLY DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, RAN INTO DEEP WATER AND SOFT TERRAIN, AND THE NOSE GEAR HIT A VASI LIGHT AND FAILED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF HIS AIRCRAFT, THE WATER WAS ANKLE DEEP BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN IN SHEETS. ANOTHER PILOT REPORTED VERTICAL WINDSHEAR.
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THE PILOT MADE A VOR APPROACH TO RUNWAY 05, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WELL ENOUGH AT THE MDA TO LAND. HE WAS INFORMED THAT OTHER AIRCRAFT HAD PREVIOUSLY LANDED ON RUNWAY 23 AND HAD REPORTED BETTER VISIBILITY. THE PILOT THEN REQUESTED AND WAS VECTORED FOR AN ILS APPROACH TO RUNWAY 23. THE PILOT RECALLED THAT DURING THE ILS APPROACH, THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 306 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN STANDING WATER AND VEERED RIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE PLANE SUBSEQUENTLY DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, RAN INTO DEEP WATER AND SOFT TERRAIN, AND THE NOSE GEAR HIT A VASI LIGHT AND FAILED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF HIS AIRCRAFT, THE WATER WAS ANKLE DEEP BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN IN SHEETS. ANOTHER PILOT REPORTED VERTICAL WINDSHEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:35 EDT
Nearest AirportGrand Strand (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5996 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN69SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThe Slosman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45