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June 6, 1982 · Beech 18 · N171DC
Macon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 6, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Beech 18
Tail Number
N171DC
Operator
Michael Knight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ATL82IA154
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE FLIGHT WAS BEING CONDUCTED UNDER FERRY FLIGHT PROVISIONS. THE FLIGHT WAS ISSUED A TAKEOFF CLEARANCE FOR RUNWAY 05,WITH REPORTED SURFACE WINDS OF 320 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. THE COPILOT STARTED THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE FLIGHT WAS BEING CONDUCTED UNDER FERRY FLIGHT PROVISIONS. THE FLIGHT WAS ISSUED A TAKEOFF CLEARANCE FOR RUNWAY 05,WITH REPORTED SURFACE WINDS OF 320 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS. THE COPILOT STARTED THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLewis B. Wilson (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 18
Tail NumberN171DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorMichael Knight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP & W · R-985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg