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July 25, 1982 · Cessna 182A · N5188D
Louisburg, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1982
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Louisburg, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N5188D
Operator
Franklin County
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL82FA212
WITNESSES OBSERVED THE TAKEOFF ROLL AS BEING UNUSUALLY LONG. THE ACFT NEVER CLIMBED MUCH ABOVE 100-200 FT AGL, & STRUCK TREES 1/2 MI OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE FLAPS WERE OBSERVED UP DURING TAKEOFF. NORMAL TAKEOFF FLAP SETTING USED BY THE CLUB FOR CARRYING JUMPERS IS 10 DEG. THE ACFT WAS 166 POUNDS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT & THE CG WAS BEYOND THE AFT LIMIT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FT. THE PLT HAD NEVER FLOWN A C-182 OR A CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLER EQUIPPED ACFT PRIOR TO HIS CHECKOUT WITH THE PARACHUTE CLUB THE WEEK BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD CARRIED ANY JUMPERS. THE PLT HAD AGREED TO FLY FOR THE CLUB FOR NO COMPENSATION OTHER THAN TO BUILD FLT TIME.
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WITNESSES OBSERVED THE TAKEOFF ROLL AS BEING UNUSUALLY LONG. THE ACFT NEVER CLIMBED MUCH ABOVE 100-200 FT AGL, & STRUCK TREES 1/2 MI OFF THE END OF THE RWY. THE FLAPS WERE OBSERVED UP DURING TAKEOFF. NORMAL TAKEOFF FLAP SETTING USED BY THE CLUB FOR CARRYING JUMPERS IS 10 DEG. THE ACFT WAS 166 POUNDS OVER MAX GROSS WEIGHT & THE CG WAS BEYOND THE AFT LIMIT. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FT. THE PLT HAD NEVER FLOWN A C-182 OR A CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLER EQUIPPED ACFT PRIOR TO HIS CHECKOUT WITH THE PARACHUTE CLUB THE WEEK BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD CARRIED ANY JUMPERS. THE PLT HAD AGREED TO FLY FOR THE CLUB FOR NO COMPENSATION OTHER THAN TO BUILD FLT TIME.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFranklin County (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2650 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN5188D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFranklin County
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal4
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg