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June 22, 1982 · Cessna R182 · N5104S
Abbeville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Abbeville, SC
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N5104S
Operator
Thomas C Edwards
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA174
DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT. HE REPORTED THAT HE LANDED ABOUT 700 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AT 70 KNOTS, HYDROPLANED, AND CONTINUED OFF THE DEPARTURE END. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE MIDFIELD POINT. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A SOFT MUDDY AREA AND NOSED OVER.
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DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A NEARBY AIRPORT. HE REPORTED THAT HE LANDED ABOUT 700 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY AT 70 KNOTS, HYDROPLANED, AND CONTINUED OFF THE DEPARTURE END. A WITNESS REPORTED THAT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE MIDFIELD POINT. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A SOFT MUDDY AREA AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportDavis Field (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2240 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN5104S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas C Edwards
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:54