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May 8, 1982 · Cessna 182 · N8454S
Ottawa, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Location
Ottawa, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N8454S
Operator
Donald K Murdock
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA154
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK OFF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY DURING A LOW, NO FLAP APPROACH. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT A CAUTION SIGN FOR VEHICLES USING THE ROAD HAD BEEN REMOVED BY VANDALS AND HE DID NOT SEE THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF HIS LOW APPROACH. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AFTER THE COLLISION AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND SLIDING 60 FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST 40 FEET SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK OFF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY DURING A LOW, NO FLAP APPROACH. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT A CAUTION SIGN FOR VEHICLES USING THE ROAD HAD BEEN REMOVED BY VANDALS AND HE DID NOT SEE THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF HIS LOW APPROACH. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AFTER THE COLLISION AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE GROUND SLIDING 60 FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST 40 FEET SHORT OF THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportOTTAWA (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN8454S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald K Murdock
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00