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October 18, 1982 · Lockheed 18 · N1040G
Kosciusko, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Kosciusko, MS
Aircraft
Lockheed 18
Tail Number
N1040G
Operator
Vintage Sales
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83FA021
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT LIGHTS MAKING REPEATED LOW ALTITUDE PASSES OVER A PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT NIGHT. THE ACFTWAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL AUX FUEL TANK, NON-STANDARD INTERNAL PLUMBING, A LARGE LEVER-OPERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PUMP, AN INFLATABLE RAFT & OTHER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT. THE CABIN DOOR WAS NOT FOUND AT THE CRASH SITE. THE PILOTS DEPARTEDFT.LAUDERDALE,FL 10/16/82 ON A FLT TO THE BAHAMAS & WERE EXPECTED TO RETURN 10/18/82.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT LIGHTS MAKING REPEATED LOW ALTITUDE PASSES OVER A PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT NIGHT. THE ACFTWAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL AUX FUEL TANK, NON-STANDARD INTERNAL PLUMBING, A LARGE LEVER-OPERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PUMP, AN INFLATABLE RAFT & OTHER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT. THE CABIN DOOR WAS NOT FOUND AT THE CRASH SITE. THE PILOTS DEPARTEDFT.LAUDERDALE,FL 10/16/82 ON A FLT TO THE BAHAMAS & WERE EXPECTED TO RETURN 10/18/82.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftLockheed 18
Tail NumberN1040G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorVintage Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820-76 · Reciprocating · 1425
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDark Night
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0