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September 2, 1982 · Grumman AA5B · N28311
Darlington, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Darlington, SC
Aircraft
Grumman AA5B
Tail Number
N28311
Operator
Raleigh Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA262
WIND SHIFTED TO TAILWIND AS PILOT WAS LANDING. HE CONSIDERED A GO-AROUND BECAUSE OF SPEED BUT THOUGHT HE COULD STOP. AS HE WENT OFF THE END THE WING COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
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WIND SHIFTED TO TAILWIND AS PILOT WAS LANDING. HE CONSIDERED A GO-AROUND BECAUSE OF SPEED BUT THOUGHT HE COULD STOP. AS HE WENT OFF THE END THE WING COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMOORES (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA5B
Tail NumberN28311
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaleigh Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:42