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August 1, 1982 · Cessna 172 · N61856
Mt Airy, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mt Airy, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N61856
Operator
Arthur W Parris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82FA224
AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION, THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 36 WITH A WESTERLY WIND AT ABOUT 7 GUSTING 10 KTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE PLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, HIT A DITCH AND WAS DAMAGED. A POST CRASH EXAMINATION REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR NOSEWHEEL STEERING.
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AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION, THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 36 WITH A WESTERLY WIND AT ABOUT 7 GUSTING 10 KTS. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE PLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, HIT A DITCH AND WAS DAMAGED. A POST CRASH EXAMINATION REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR NOSEWHEEL STEERING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest AirportMt. Airy-Surry Cty (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN61856
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArthur W Parris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg